Buyer

The Associate Buyer is responsible for supporting procurement activities across both project-based and operational needs by sourcing materials, equipment, and services while assisting with supplier and subcontractor administration. This role ensures purchasing activities are executed efficiently, supplier documentation remains current, and project teams receive timely support throughout the procurement process. It offers a strong entry point into procurement with clear advancement into more strategic buying responsibilities. Responsibilities

- Review purchase requisitions to verify accuracy, completeness, approvals, and supporting documentation.
- Generate and issue purchase orders using SAP Business One, ensuring alignment with project and operational requirements.
- Coordinate Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for materials, equipment, and services, including supplier outreach, quote collection, and comparative analysis.
- Evaluate supplier proposals and identify differences in pricing, delivery, commercial terms, and service levels.
- Negotiate routine purchasing terms such as pricing, freight, payment conditions, and delivery schedules.
- Process online and direct-purchase transactions as needed to support timely project and operational needs.
- Investigate and resolve purchase order, receiving, and invoice discrepancies in collaboration with accounting and project teams.
- Track purchasing commitments and project expenditures, following up on outstanding items and open orders when necessary.
- Build and maintain relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new sources to support operational and project requirements.
- Support the onboarding process for new suppliers and subcontractors by collecting required information and documentation.
- Maintain vendor records and coordinate updates to supplier information to ensure data accuracy.
- Monitor supplier and subcontractor compliance requirements and address documentation gaps, including insurance and certification needs.
- Assist with project-related certifications, forms, insurance records, and other compliance-related documentation.
- Serve as a liaison between suppliers, subcontractors, project personnel, accounting, and internal stakeholders regarding purchasing activities and order status.
- Communicate delivery schedules, procurement updates, and purchasing issues to relevant teams in a clear and timely manner.
- Provide additional procurement, purchasing, and administrative support as assigned to help the team meet business objectives.

Essential Skills

- Approximately 14 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, construction administration, or a similar function.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Understanding of purchasing and procurement fundamentals, including sourcing, supplier management, quotations, purchase orders, and commercial terms.
- Experience with purchase order creation and administration.
- Ability to compare vendor proposals and identify differences in scope, pricing, delivery expectations, and commercial risk.
- Sound negotiation and decision-making skills for routine purchasing activities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to support multiple projects, suppliers, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly when reviewing purchasing and supplier documentation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while recognizing situations that require escalation.
- Capacity to quickly learn technical products, equipment, and services associated with project-based operations.
- Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to resolving procurement, supplier, and compliance-related issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Interest in growing within the procurement and purchasing function and developing into more strategic roles.
- Experience with SAP ERP systems; familiarity with SAP Business One is preferred.
- Exposure to supplier contracts, vendor compliance, and vendor selection processes.
- Exposure to supplier onboarding processes, vendor insurance requirements, or compliance management is a plus.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications.
- Prior experience in construction, engineering, industrial, or other project-driven environments is preferred.
- Ability to support RFQs, supplier sourcing, and contract-related activities as responsibilities expand.
- Willingness to engage in hands-on mentorship and training to build a long-term career in procurement.

Work Environment This is an onsite role based at a corporate office in Odessa, FL, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The environment is project-driven with exposure to large-scale construction projects and vendor management activities. The procurement team is in a growth phase, offering the opportunity to help build processes and contribute to department development. The culture emphasizes mentorship, training, and internal promotion, with a clearly defined path from Associate Buyer to Buyer II and Senior Buyer responsibilities, including strategic sourcing, RFQs, contract negotiations, and vendor selection. Dress code is corporate casual.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Odessa, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $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 Odessa, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Odessa,FL.

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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