Senior Buyer

About the role

A leading manufacturing organization in the East Canton area is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory planning, and procurement operations. This position serves as a key partner to the Materials Manager and works closely with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services.

Responsibilities

• Buys materials and services in accordance with approved budgets and specifications.
• Negotiates supplier agreements to drive cost savings and improve inventory performance.
• Supports operational excellence by ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
• Works closely with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Manages vendor relationships to maintain high-quality standards and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains accurate and up-to-date inventory records and manages stock levels to optimize efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies related to procurement and supply chain management.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings strong procurement experience within a manufacturing environment and has a proven ability to negotiate supplier agreements, drive cost savings, improve inventory performance, and support operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience in procurement, supply chain, and related fields.
• Proven track record of successful negotiation and cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and their integration into procurement processes.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and developing vendor partnerships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and trends in procurement and supply chain management.

Top Skills

Purchasing, Purchase order, Procurement, Supply chain, Vendor management, ERP, Data entry, Buyer purchasing, Inventory, Negotiation, Buying experience, ERP system

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Additional skills and qualifications include:

• Experience with data entry and inventory management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65,000.00 - $85,000.00/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 East Canton, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 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® Platinum Award 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 for other accommodation options.

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