Jr Buyer

Job Title: Buyer IJob Description

As a Buyer I, you will assist the Buying Team in expanding our product selection by setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog, and managing pricing. This role involves coordinating new product launches, maintaining product costs, retail pricing, content, and images, and fostering vendor relations. You will also assist with special projects and act as a backup to the Control Buyer.

Responsibilities

• Set up new vendors and items to expand product selection.

• Maintain the product catalog, including product cost, retail price, content, and images.

• Coordinate new product launches.

• Manage vendor relations and assist with special projects.

• Support and train as a backup to the Control Buyer.

Essential Skills

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle EBS or SAP.

• Knowledge of supply chain management.

• Understanding of data management and databases.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• 1+ years of experience in a high-volume, global procurement and operations manufacturing environment.

• Experience managing procurement needs for new product introduction programs.

• Basic SQL knowledge.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. You will work 40 hours a week during core business hours. The environment is highly demanding yet collegial, where teamwork is essential. There is potential for extension and conversion in this role. Our team values collaboration, ownership, and agility, and we operate with a builder's mindset, focusing on customer obsession, urgency, and data-driven results. We prioritize transparency, continuous learning, and mutual respect, ensuring every voice is heard.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/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 May 14, 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.