Buyer

Aston Carter

8d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the production of diagnostic reagents, instruments, and related materials used in transplant diagnostics and clinical applications. It is critical for ensuring continuous production, effective supplier execution, and alignment between MRP demand, purchasing activity, and manufacturing schedules. The position operates with moderate autonomy and requires a proactive buyer who can anticipate and resolve supply issues before they impact production.

Requirements

Strong understanding of supply planning logic.
High accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to act quickly when demand shifts.
3+ years in an ERP/MRP-driven manufacturing environment.
3–5 years purchasing experience supporting manufacturing operations.
3+ years managing suppliers and PO execution.
3+ years in a fast-paced purchasing or supply chain role.
2+ years handling inventory or invoice discrepancies.
3+ years working in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification is a plus but not required.
Experience in life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or biotech manufacturing is advantageous.
GMP or regulated manufacturing exposure is beneficial.
Participation in cost reduction or continuous improvement initiatives is valued.
Advanced Excel skills for tracking shortages, supplier performance, spend analysis, and ad-hoc reporting.
Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Prior ownership of defined purchasing commodities.
Exposure to cross-functional planning or S&OP environments.

Responsibilities

Execute purchase orders from MRP signals and released production/customer orders.
Reschedule POs to align with demand, shortages, or supplier delays.
Ensure uninterrupted material flow to manufacturing.
Procure raw materials, supplies, and equipment critical to daily production.
Support manufacturing schedules and prevent line downtime.
Understand the production impact of late or missing materials.
Obtain quotes, review bids, negotiate pricing, and place orders.
Track supplier delivery performance (late, on-time, early).
Participate in supplier performance reviews within assigned commodity.
Resolve daily purchasing issues, shortages, and supply disruptions.
Identify solutions before escalation.
Balance cost, quality, and delivery decisions.
Return discrepant or non-conforming inventory.
Resolve invoice mismatches with suppliers and internal finance teams.
Ensure timely and accurate closure of discrepancies.
Coordinate with manufacturing, planning, quality, finance, and suppliers.
Communicate risks, shortages, and resolution plans clearly.
Ensure stakeholders are aligned on supply status.