Buyer

Aston Carter•Saint Paul, MN

5d•$38 - $46•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our team and play a critical role in supporting procurement and subcontracting operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position partners closely with manufacturing sites, supply chain teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure materials and subcontracting activities are executed efficiently and effectively through SAP. If you have strong procurement experience, a back ground in manufacturing, and expertise managing purchasing activities in SAP, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or buyer-related roles.
Experience supporting subcontracting operations.
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience creating and managing purchase orders within SAP.
Proven ability to manage high-volume purchasing transactions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with SAP subcontracting processes.
Manufacturing industry experience.
Experience supporting chemical manufacturing, specialty materials, or engineered products environments.
back ground leading projects, mentoring team members, or serving as a procurement subject matter expert.
Continuous improvement, process optimization, or operational excellence experience.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities within SAP.
Create, process, and monitor purchase orders to support manufacturing operations.
Execute and oversee subcontracting processes, including material planning and supplier coordination.
Collaborate with manufacturing sites, planners, suppliers, operations teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply.
Identify purchasing and inventory challenges and implement solutions to minimize disruptions.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and established workflows.
Monitor supplier performance and assist in resolving issues related to delivery, quality, and inventory.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process enhancements within procurement operations.
Support purchasing metrics, reporting, and data analysis activities.
Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced procurement team members as needed.