Buyer

Job Title: Buyer Job Description
The Buyer is responsible for planning and managing the replenishment process by purchasing materials that support production schedules. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure production plans are executed effectively through supplier negotiation, purchasing, order execution, logistics management, and data-driven decision making. The Buyer plays a key role in maintaining reliable supply, optimizing costs, and supporting manufacturing excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage the replenishment process by purchasing materials that support production schedules and delivery commitments.
- Collaborate with planners, production teams, and other departments to ensure production plans are executed effectively and on time.
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend suppliers by researching availability, quality, pricing, and service options.
- Develop bidder lists and initiate requests for quotes and proposals to support sourcing decisions.
- Evaluate supplier performance, quality, and pricing, and conduct audits as needed to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Coordinate with suppliers to schedule deliveries, resolve issues, and manage vendor performance to meet production and inventory goals.
- Track and expedite deliveries to prevent material shortages or project delays.
- Maintain effective, professional relationships with suppliers to support long-term partnerships and reliable supply.
- Execute purchase orders and manage MRP processes within the ERP system.
- Perform cost and price analysis and negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms, pricing, and lead times.
- Reconcile quotes and invoices, authorize payments, and maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
- Manage backorders, vendor returns, and non-conforming items, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact to production.
- Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with planners and production teams to meet delivery goals and avoid stockouts or excess inventory.
- Perform value-cost analysis and drive cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining required quality and service levels.
- Maintain accurate part setup data, including cost, lead times, and purchasing factors, within the ERP and related systems.
- Assist with additional duties as needed to support company objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote company policies and uphold standards of attendance, conduct, and professional behavior.
- Maintain clear, constructive communication and teamwork across departments, providing feedback and encouraging suggestions for improvement.
- Support cross-training and knowledge sharing to build team capability and coverage.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and proprietary data.
- Ensure equipment used in purchasing and planning activities is in good working order and that work areas remain clean, organized, and efficient.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 5+ years of related experience, preferably in an electronics or contract manufacturing environment, with direct purchasing or buyer responsibilities.
- Strong purchasing and procurement skills, including purchase order creation, supplier management, and cost analysis.
- Experience with supply chain processes, process planning, and scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with ERP software and the ability to interact with and utilize ERP systems for purchasing and MRP activities.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar ERP platforms.
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reporting, and data analysis.
- Ability to perform data-driven decision making to support purchasing, inventory management, and cost optimization.
- Solid understanding of purchase order execution, logistics coordination, and delivery tracking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work as a team player, supporting organizational goals and maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.
- Ability to read and write English and prepare clear documentation and reports.
- Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to read and review engineering drawings and schematics to understand material and component requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPM certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of material properties, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering is highly desirable.
- Experience in electronics manufacturing or contract manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with value-cost analysis and cost-reduction initiatives in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate purchasing records and part setup data.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Comfort with continuous improvement, cross-training, and knowledge sharing within the team.
Work Environment
This is an onsite role in a manufacturing-focused environment, working Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will work closely with production, planning, engineering, and other departments, using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Microsoft Excel for purchasing, scheduling, and data analysis. The work setting is dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Work areas are expected to remain clean, organized, and equipped with properly maintained tools and equipment to support efficient purchasing and planning activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. George, UT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.44 - $36.00/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 to Hire position based out of St. George, UT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in St. George,UT.

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.

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