Buyer

Aston Carter • Greenfield, IN

8d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer supports the purchasing function by accurately entering and managing large, complex purchase orders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an onsite, primarily office-based position at a manufacturing facility in Greenfield, Indiana. The role focuses on high-volume manual data entry, adherence to standard work procedures, and communication with internal teams and external suppliers. The work includes processing approximately 20 purchase orders per day, which may contain 100–150 lines each, and helping reduce the existing purchase order backlog associated with an ERP implementation.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility available. The company is growing and expects to triple in size over the next 5–10 years, offering long-term development opportunities. A new headquarters is planned in Noblesville in 2027, but this position will remain at the current facility. Employees may be eligible for twice-yearly bonus potential upon becoming permanent, and merit reviews may result in pay increases, typically effective in July.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with inventory purchasing and understanding how to manage purchase orders in relation to inventory needs.
• Practical experience processing and managing purchase requisitions.
• Experience using ERP software in purchasing, inventory, or order entry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data entry and tracking.
• Proficiency with Outlook for professional email communication.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for communicating with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to provide clear order updates, address issues promptly, and ensure adherence to established processes.
• Confidence holding individuals accountable to purchasing procedures and standards when required.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in manual data entry.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a high-volume environment.
• Reliability and punctuality for scheduled work hours.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work diligently to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter mindset and ability to work independently while following standard procedures.
• Ability to meet closed-toe shoe requirements and have steel-toe shoes available when manufacturing-floor access is necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a buyer or in a purchasing specialist or coordinator role.
• Familiarity with purchase order and order entry processes in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Comfort working with large, complex data sets and multi-line purchase orders.
• Ability to adapt to new systems and processes during ERP implementations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Professional demeanor and ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Interest in long-term growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company.
• Motivation to contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing processes and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Enter large, multi-line purchase orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring data is complete and correct.
• Process approximately 20 purchase orders per day, each potentially containing 100–150 lines, using manual data entry.
• Follow established standard work procedures and purchasing guidelines.
• Use Excel for purchase order data entry, tracking, and basic analysis.
• Use Outlook for email communication with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Communicate by phone and email to provide order updates, resolve issues, and clarify requirements.
• Manage purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Support inventory purchasing by considering inventory levels and aligning purchase orders with inventory needs.
• Use ERP software to enter, update, and manage purchase orders and related purchasing data.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in purchasing and order entry tasks.
• Multitask across purchase orders and requests, managing time to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to support current processes and purchasing standards.
• Follow up on order status, discrepancies, and issues, and communicate resolutions clearly.
• Hold internal and external partners accountable to established purchasing processes when necessary.
• Support reduction of the purchase order backlog associated with the ERP implementation.
• Maintain a professional, business-casual appearance and comply with safety footwear requirements when accessing the manufacturing floor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, if eligible.
• Dental insurance, if eligible.
• Vision insurance, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off or leave, which may include PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
• Potential for bonuses twice a year upon becoming permanent.
• Merit reviews that can lead to pay increases.

What This Job Offers

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