Job Title: Buyer IIIJob Description Coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for the establishment. Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Work directly in support of line operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers, or operations staff. Estimate values according to knowledge of market price and determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid. Prepare bid specifications, receive bids, and make purchases of commodities or goods where the financial impact is great. Work out remedies for defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others. Provide work direction and training to other professional staff and non-exempt buyers. Ensure materials purchased are processed, consumed, or used in the organization. Responsibilities + Coordinate procurement of goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising. + Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information, including price, availability, and delivery schedule. + Support line operations and collaborate with department managers, engineers, or operations staff. + Estimate values according to market price knowledge and determine procurement methods. + Prepare bid specifications, receive bids, and make purchases of commodities or goods with significant financial impact. + Resolve issues with defective or unacceptable goods or services in collaboration with inspection or quality control personnel, users, and vendors. + Provide work direction and training to other professional staff and non-exempt buyers. + Ensure that materials purchased are processed, consumed, or used in the organization. Essential Skills + Vendor relations + Procurement + ERP systems + SAP + Minimum of 5 years of experience with professional purchasing activities + Experience reading blueprints, symbols, and bills of material + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent + Purchasing + Supply chain + Purchase order + Inventory management + Negotiation + Buying experience + Raw material procurement + 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 + Knowledge of MRP systems and supply chain best practices + Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with minimal supervision + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Work Environment Corporate office in Burlington County with 4-5 people in the department. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. 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 28, 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. 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