Buyer

Aston Carter•Millington, MD

8d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring demand signals and placing purchase orders to meet raw material needs. You will manage open purchase orders, oversee supplier delivery performance, and maintain accurate demand and procurement data. Your role will involve analyzing supply risks and collaborating with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing to develop solutions. Communication of material availability with Production Planning, Operations, and cross-functional teams is crucial. Utilizing analytics to optimize inventory levels and stock positions, you will build knowledge of commodity markets and supplier capabilities, partnering with Strategic Sourcing to align replenishment strategies and drive improvements. Additionally, you will improve procurement processes for raw material components, coordinate return material authorizations for defective or non-conforming materials, and maintain supplier relationships through business reviews. Managing corporate credit card purchasing and ensuring timely, accurate transaction reconciliation using Concur is part of the role. You will analyze and interpret Bills of Materials to determine material requirements and execute corresponding Purchase Orders. Flexibility to work overtime, including before or after scheduled shifts and/or weekends, as required to support production and customer commitments, is essential.

Requirements

Purchasing and procurement experience.
Experience with purchase orders and bills of material.
Proficiency in Oracle and SAP ERP systems.
3+ years of supply chain, procurement, or related experience preferred.
Excellent organization, time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
Ability to use data and analytics to support decision-making and forecasting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Monitor demand signals and place purchase orders for raw material needs.
Manage open purchase orders and supplier delivery performance.
Maintain accurate demand and procurement data.
Analyze supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing on solutions.
Communicate material availability with Production Planning, Operations, and cross-functional teams.
Use analytics to optimize inventory levels and stock positions.
Build knowledge of commodity markets and supplier capabilities.
Partner with Strategic Sourcing to align replenishment strategies and drive improvements.
Improve procurement processes for raw material components.
Coordinate return material authorizations for defective or non-conforming materials.
Maintain supplier relationships and participate in business reviews.
Manage corporate credit card purchasing and ensure timely, accurate transaction reconciliation using Concur.
Analyze and interpret Bills of Materials to determine material requirements and execute corresponding Purchase Orders.
Available to work overtime, including before or after scheduled shifts and/or weekends, as required to support production and customer commitments.