Buyer

The Buyer I will assist the Buying Team in expanding the selection by setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog, and managing pricing. The role includes new product launch coordination, maintaining product cost, retail price, content, and images, managing vendor relations, and assisting with special projects. Additionally, the position involves supporting and training as a backup to the Control Buyer. Responsibilities

- Purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers, including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non-inventory items.
- Managing supplier relationships and KPIs reported to Supply Chain personnel.
- Providing inputs to monthly scorecards and presenting procurement data during quarterly business reviews.
- Planning material requirements, managing inventory levels, managing schedules in our ERP system, and communicating these requirements to suppliers.
- Identifying supply chain material risks and monitoring material flow transparently.
- Working collaboratively with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to end users.
- Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, and delivery requirements.
- Assisting the Global Commodity Management team with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance, addressing supply issues, and developing new products and programs.
- Resolving PO receiving errors and assisting with invoice reconciliation.
- Managing supplier returns, including non-conformance reports, return material authorizations, and processing MRB material.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and leading cross-functional groups to execute improvements.

Essential Skills

- Highly organized and self-motivated.
- Detail-oriented with strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
- Understanding of data management and databases.
- Ability to work in a highly demanding, but collegial environment where teamwork is a must.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience in Supply Chain, Buyer, and Materials Planning.
- Proficiency in purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers.
- Experience in managing supplier relationships and KPIs.
- Skill in planning material requirements and managing inventory levels.
- Ability to develop efficient mechanisms for monitoring and updating purchase orders.

Work Environment The position requires working 100% onsite.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in North Reading,MA.

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® Platinum Award 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.