Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

The Buyer plays a key role in centralizing and managing all non-BOM purchasing activities, strengthening cost control, and ensuring the organization has the materials and supplies required to operate efficiently. This position focuses on indirect purchasing and procurement while supporting a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and centralize all non-BOM purchasing activities across the organization.
• Oversee and process purchase requisitions from multiple departments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate indirect purchasing needs such as industrial supplies, office supplies, and janitorial services.
• Support the evolution of the purchasing function to include machinery and maintenance equipment as the role grows.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Engage with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate terms, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Use procurement and purchasing best practices to strengthen cost control and support operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation within ERP or related systems.
• Prioritize and manage multiple purchasing requests simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing processes and workflows in a fluid, entrepreneurial environment.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Post-secondary education, such as an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, operations management, or a related field (preferred).
• Prior experience in purchasing, procurement coordination, or supply chain support.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems (preferred but not required).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in vendor-facing interactions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, startup-style manufacturing environment.
• High attention to detail with strong cost awareness and process discipline.
• Dependable, proactive, and effective in a team-oriented environment.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and fluid processes.
• Interest in growing into responsibility for machinery and maintenance equipment purchasing.
• Comfort working with indirect spend categories such as industrial supplies, office supplies, and facility services.
  
  

Work Environment

This is an on-site role with standard first-shift hours. You will join a small, two-person buying team with deep experience in manufacturing, providing close collaboration and mentorship opportunities. The environment sits between a startup and an established organization, so processes can be fluid and less regimented than in larger purchasing offices. The culture is highly collaborative and entrepreneurial, where team members take initiative, share ideas, and work together to support the broader manufacturing operation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.