Job Title: Buyer III Job Description As a Buyer III, you will coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising for the establishment. You will confer with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. You may work directly in support of line operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers, or operations staff. Your role involves estimating values according to market price knowledge and determining the method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid. You will prepare bid specifications, receive bids, and make purchases of commodities or goods with significant financial impact. You will also work out remedies for defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others. Additionally, you will provide work direction and training to other professional staff and non-exempt buyers. The materials you purchase will be processed, consumed, or used within the organization. Responsibilities + Coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services. + Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information. + Work directly in support of line operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers, or operations staff. + Estimate values according to market price knowledge and determine the method of procurement. + Prepare bid specifications, receive bids, and make purchases of commodities or goods. + Work out remedies for defective or unacceptable goods or services with relevant personnel. + Provide work direction and training to other professional staff and non-exempt buyers. Essential Skills + Vendor relations + Procurement + ERP + SAP + 5+ years experience with professional purchasing activities + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent + Experience reading blueprints, symbols, and bills of material + Purchasing + Supply chain + Purchase order + Inventory + Negotiation + Buyer purchasing + Buying experience + Raw material + Manufacturing buying + Bid evaluation Additional Skills & Qualifications + Demonstrated ability to drive cost-effective procurement through supplier collaboration + Practical knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain strategies + Strong negotiation and analytical skills + Knowledge of operations, scheduling, and purchasing procedures, MRP systems, and supply chain best practices + Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with minimal supervision + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Work Environment Corporate office in Rancocas NJ. The department consists of 4-5 people. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Some travel may be required for local day trips. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $75000.00 Benefits for Consarc listed below:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursement Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Rancocas,NJ. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 16, 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.