Buyer II

The Buyer II role involves managing the procurement of materials and equipment from suppliers, including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non-inventory items. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a demanding, yet collaborative, environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring smooth operation of supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and equipment from suppliers, including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non-inventory items.

• Manage supplier relationships and report key performance indicators to Supply Chain leadership.

• Provide inputs to monthly scorecards and present procurement data during quarterly business reviews.

• Plan material requirements, manage inventory levels, and manage schedules in the ERP system.

• Communicate material requirements effectively to suppliers.

• Identify supply chain material risks and monitor material flow transparently.

• Collaborate with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to end users.

• Develop efficient and accurate mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, and delivery requirements.

• Assist the Global Commodity Management team with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance, addressing supply issues, and developing new products and programs.

• Resolve purchase order receiving errors and assist with invoice reconciliation.

• Manage supplier returns, including non-conformance reports, return material authorizations, and processing MRB material.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead a cross-functional group to execute improvements.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with ERP systems.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Understanding of data management and databases.

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field. Candidates with strong resumes and high volume scope examples may be considered with 3-4 years of experience.

Work Environment

The position is fully onsite in North Reading, MA, US. The work hours are regular business hours, from 9 AM to 5 PM. The environment is highly demanding but collegial, requiring teamwork and collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $33.00/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 North Reading,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.