Buyer

Aston Carter•Youngsville, NC

4d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer supports production in a manufacturing environment by ensuring timely and accurate procurement of materials and services. The role manages purchase requisitions and orders, maintains SAP master data, and works with internal teams and suppliers to prevent shortages, resolve issues, and improve supply chain processes. The Buyer supports healthy MRP processes and SIOP activities in a high-mix, low-volume production setting. This is a contract, fully onsite position based in Youngsville, North Carolina; candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance, and relocation support is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
12 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
At least 2 years of procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience with SAP MRP/ERP systems; the posting identifies 2+ years of SAP experience as preferred.
Proficiency with SAP and office productivity tools.
Experience with purchasing, procurement, and purchase order management.
Experience supporting or working within SIOP processes.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to analyze material consumption and planning parameters to maintain healthy MRP settings.
Ability to collaborate with Finance, Receiving, Quality, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing Kanban replenishment, scheduling agreements, and blanket orders.
Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action methods for material shortages and non-compliant materials.
Experience leading or participating in process improvement initiatives.
Strong attention to detail when maintaining Material Master data, PIR records, and Source Lists.
Ability to reconcile and resolve invoice discrepancies with Finance and suppliers.
Comfort working with exception messages and MRP outputs to guide purchasing decisions.
Commitment to an inclusive environment that values diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Review purchase requisitions and convert them into accurate purchase orders in a timely manner to support production schedules.
Issue purchase order change notices and communicate changes to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Monitor exception messages to support on-time delivery of materials and services.
Review and maintain purchase order dates so delivery schedules align with production needs and customer commitments.
Maintain SAP Material Master data, including lead times, lot sizes, and planning parameters.
Maintain Purchasing Info Records (PIR) and Source Lists for assigned materials.
Reconcile supplier invoices and work with Finance, Receiving, and suppliers to resolve blocked invoices and prevent shipment holds.
Review part consumption characteristics and maintain appropriate planning parameters in the system.
Manage internal and external Kanban replenishment processes.
Set up, review, and maintain scheduling agreements and blanket orders.
Analyze material shortages, document root causes, and implement corrective and sustainable solutions.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement, material flow, and supply chain efficiency.
Monitor inventory and supply conditions to anticipate and prevent material shortages.
Collaborate with Quality and suppliers to resolve non-compliant material issues, including corrective and preventive actions.
Support SIOP processes by providing accurate procurement and material availability information.
Communicate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, maintain professional relationships, and resolve issues under time pressure.