Buyer

Aston Carter•St. Louis, MO

9d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on supporting project delivery by managing the procurement of materials and freight for customized control panel projects. You will estimate material and freight costs, coordinate purchasing activities, and collaborate closely with suppliers and project teams to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective deliveries. The position requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment in purchasing decisions, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, project-based environment where most builds are unique and forecasting is done largely through Excel rather than automated ERP reports.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in a Buyer, Procurement Specialist, or Purchasing Agent role.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills.
Experience using purchasing or ERP software to support procurement activities.
Experience negotiating prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
Ability to analyze offers and make sound buying decisions based on project forecasts and custom requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a similar field preferred.
Experience working in a job-shop or highly customized manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with industrial control, electrical equipment, or related manufacturing industries is a plus.
Comfort working with limited automated reporting tools and relying on Excel-based analysis and forecasting.
Demonstrated ability to resolve issues collaboratively with suppliers, project teams, and finance functions.

Responsibilities

Supply the organization with accurate project material and freight cost estimates to support budgeting and planning.
Monitor and fulfill purchase requests in a timely manner to ensure projects stay on schedule.
Analyze supplier offers to achieve the best combination of delivery performance and cost savings.
Work actively with suppliers and project teams to resolve issues related to orders, deliveries, and materials.
Review and maintain reports on delivery commitments to ensure transparency and accountability.
Follow up directly with suppliers and project teams on outstanding items until full resolution.
Report supplier performance and delivery metrics to the appropriate team members for ongoing evaluation.
Utilize the purchasing system to create and manage change orders accurately and efficiently.
Coordinate returns and warranty exchanges with suppliers and project teams to minimize project disruption.
Provide Accounts Payable with timely and accurate information to resolve invoicing discrepancies.