Assistant Buyer

Job Title

Assistant Buyer

Job Description

As an Assistant Buyer, you will support the strategic utilization of organizational resources in acquiring designated products and services. Your role will contribute to maintaining supply quality and consistency while aiming to reduce overall expenditure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outstanding orders and follow up on scheduled deliveries.
• Assist in onboarding new vendors by completing necessary documentation.
• Analyze material requirements planning (MRP) data and help ensure timely creation of purchase orders.
• Aid in drafting RFQs and identifying optimal procurement strategies.
• Input procurement details into the system, including vendor profiles, order data, pricing, confirmations, and inventory updates.
• Oversee supplier communications via portal, address delivery inquiries, notify of scheduling updates, and escalate issues to procurement staff and supervisors.
• Coordinate with engineering to establish new item codes, specifications, and vendor selection.
• Engage in supplier negotiations when needed, considering cost efficiency, legal compliance, and contractual terms.
• Utilize supply chain reports for informed decision-making.
• Document and manage product rejections, communicate findings to vendors and internal teams, and arrange for appropriate handling of defective items.
• Serve as a communication bridge among production, engineering, customer service, and COP to ensure prompt product delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to proactively resolve challenges.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Associate degree in supply chain, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, asset management software, and ERP platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Basic arithmetic skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Global exposure and contract negotiations experience.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite, with working hours from Monday to Friday, either from 7 AM to 3 PM or 8 AM to 4 PM.

This is a Contract position based out of Sheboygan Falls, WI.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sheboygan Falls,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 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.