What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Aston Carter?
Our client in Walkersville MD is immediately hiring for a Buyer to join their team. This is a full time permanent role and pay will vary based on years of experience. Qualified candidates will have an interview scheduled within 48 hours of resume submission.
Job Requirements
- 2-5 years of relevant buying experience required
- HS Diploma/GED required
- ERP experience required, SAP is preferred
- Biotech or similar industry required (pharma, medical devices, life sciences)
Job Description
- Monitors & tracks supplier performance and feedback
- Supports implementation of supplier changes
- Collaborates with procurement team to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are updated in SAP
- Manage Level 2 vendor escalations, including Delivery and Shipping related issues
- Manages vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issues
- Manages and resolves vendor returns (RMA, cost recovery, replacements)
- Supports cross-functional stakeholders to onboard and approve new raw materials and suppliers
- Manage competitive bid process and execute RFx market interventions
- Negotiating low value contracts with suppliers
- Manages AP inquiries (Invoice issues, etc.)
About Aston Carter:
At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.
Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards 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 call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.
Salary : $68,000 - $85,000
