Sr. Buyer/Purchasing Manager

Aston Carter • Saint Louis, MO • 7h ago

Job Title: Buyer/Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Join our team as a Buyer/Purchasing Manager, where you will play a vital role in overseeing our purchasing team and ensuring the smooth operation of our procurement processes. We are a leading supplier of Electromechanical Systems designed to support military missions worldwide, offering highly engineered products for our service members.

Responsibilities

Oversee the purchasing team, consisting of two buyers.

Research and compare suppliers, goods, and services to find the best options.

Select suppliers based on reliability, product quality, and cost efficiency.

Monitor inventory levels and business requirements to determine purchase needs.

Request cost proposals and negotiate contracts and pricing.

Prepare and process purchase orders efficiently.

Maintain accurate records of transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.

Schedule and verify purchase deliveries, expediting delayed orders as necessary.

Build and maintain positive, long-term relationships with suppliers.

Resolve issues related to shipments, inventory returns, replacements, and credit arrangements.

Work independently within established procedures associated with the job function.

Essential Skills

Experience in procurement.

High school diploma or GED required.

Previous experience as a purchasing manager or purchasing agent.

Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and inventory management software programs.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Strong organization and documentation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field preferred.

Experience working with large bill of materials (BOMs), specifically with 1000+ items.

Work Environment

The work environment includes handling large bills of materials (BOMs) with over 1000 items, requiring attention to detail and efficiency. You will work within a team that values innovation, quality, and commitment to supporting military missions globally.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $45.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

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® double diamond 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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