Sr. Buyer/Purchasing Manager

Aston Carter•St. Louis, MO

1d•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Previous experience as a purchasing manager or purchasing agent.
Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and inventory management software programs.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field preferred.
Experience working with large bill of materials (BOMs) of 1000+ items.

Responsibilities

Oversee a purchasing team consisting of two buyers.
Research and compare suppliers, goods, and services.
Select suppliers based on reliability, product quality, and cost efficiency.
Monitor inventory levels and business requirements to determine purchase needs.
Request cost proposals and negotiate contracts and prices.
Prepare and process purchase orders.
Maintain records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.
Schedule and verify purchase deliveries and expedite delayed orders.
Build and maintain positive, long-term supplier relationships.
Resolve issues related to shipments, inventory returns, replacements, and credit arrangements.
Work independently within established procedures associated with the job function.