Buyer

We are seeking a Buyer to join a thriving cosmetics manufacturing organization's site in Congers, NY! This role will work cross-collaboratively across the Supply Chain team and other departments. Great opportunity for growth and to move into a leadership role!

Note: This position is offered on a hybrid working schedule. First 30-90 days the person is to come into office for training and acclimation purposes. Two days remote and three days in office are offered after training period.

Description:

• Ownership of the MSP/Purchasing for the assigned product category/technology
• Generate Purchase Orders in response to MRP generated Purchase Requisitions in an efficient manner, with due regard for cost, lead time, quality, continuous improvement and cost reduction
• Establish and maintain a process for regular, effective and efficient Purchase Order follow-up / expediting
• Proactively manage all open Purchase Orders through to close-out, and ensure any changes are updated in the MRP system in a timely and compliant manner
• Effectively negotiate with Suppliers
• Identify and report cost savings, as directed
• Action and close quality notifications in a timely manner, and in accordance with set targets. Expedite internally to ensure timely action by stakeholders
• Manage supplier relationships and performance
• Create and maintain a database of various suppliers that can be used in the future for new products, second sourcing and alternate supply.
• Follow through and monitor inbound deliveries with Suppliers, Warehouse, 3PL and QA.
• Communicate in a timely manner changes which will impact production plan by revising the delivery schedule to ensure that it reflects changes either internally or externally driven, e.g., changes in customer priorities.
• Liaise with Production Schedulers, Lab, Warehouse, Product Commercialization, Formulations and Customer Services as appropriate.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelors degree is preferred
• 3 years of supply chain experience

About Aston Carter:

Please Note: Scammers are posing as Aston Carter. We'll never contact you via Gmail, Telegram, or WhatsApp and we'll never solicit money from you.

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 : $65,000 - $75,000