Buyer

Aston Carter•Moncks Corner, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer manages the end-to-end purchasing process, from creating and converting purchase requisitions into purchase orders to coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. This role supports both production and non‑production (service) purchasing, maintains data accuracy within ERP systems, and helps optimize inventory and supply chain performance in a service‑driven environment.

Requirements

Certificate or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or Materials Management.
2+ years’ experience in a buyer, materials controller, or similar supply‑chain role.
Demonstrated buying and purchasing experience in a supply chain environment.
Experience with purchase order creation, order management, and vendor management.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
Hands‑on experience with ERP systems, with SAP experience preferred.
Familiarity with PO to invoice matching and basic invoicing processes.
Experience in logistics, inventory, and supply chain management activities.
Proven customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong data entry and administrative support capabilities with high attention to detail.
Ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships within defined guidelines.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and manage purchase orders from purchase requisitions in a timely and accurate manner.
Handle non-production and service-related purchase orders as needed.
Follow approved vendors, contracts, and pricing when placing orders.
Match purchase orders to invoices and help resolve any discrepancies.
Work with vendors to track orders and follow up on late or incomplete deliveries.
Partner with Customer Service, Logistics, and Planning teams to prioritize urgent orders and keep things moving.
Adjust purchase orders as needed (expedite, delay, or reschedule) to avoid supply issues.
Provide updates on order status to internal teams.
Support vendor management by maintaining accurate vendor information and assisting with tracking performance.
Keep procurement and item data up to date in the system.
Perform general purchasing support tasks like order entry, data entry, and administrative work.
Use Excel and other tools to track orders and pull basic reports
Help improve purchasing processes and keep documentation organized