Sr. Buyer/Purchasing Manager

Aston Carter•St. Louis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking a Sr. Buyer/Purchasing Manager for a Contract to Hire position in St. Louis, MO. This role involves overseeing a purchasing team, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring efficient procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing, proficiency in ERP software, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

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.