Buyer

Buyer

In this role, you will analyze and act on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) signals to ensure material availability and optimal inventory levels. You will issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring alignment with production schedules and lead time requirements. Collaborate with Planning, Production, Quality, and Engineering to support end-to-end supply chain visibility and efficiency. Maintain accurate item master data and supplier information in ERP systems, and use advanced Excel tools for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and lead initiatives to improve delivery, quality, and cost performance.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning for material shortages and delays.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in procurement processes, supplier performance, and internal workflows.
• Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives without compromising quality or service.
• Leverage ERP implementation experience to optimize procurement processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance end-to-end supply chain visibility.
• Contribute to a collaborative, hands-on team culture that values innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This position is based onsite at a manufacturing company, working in an office with a team of about five. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, day shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newberg, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newberg,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 25, 2025.

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.