Associate Buyer

at Aston Carter in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Associate BuyerJob Description

As an Associate Buyer, you will initiate and execute all requested purchases for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with existing supply strategies. You will manage the assigned supply base to guarantee product conformance to specifications, adherence to confirmed order quantities and shipping schedules, all while achieving the lowest total cost. Collaborating with various departments such as Operations, Engineering, and Accounts Payable, you will recommend changes to supply strategies, facilitate cost reduction projects, and ensure the integrity of SAP system data. Special projects and strategic sourcing initiatives will also be part of your responsibilities.

Hard Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ 1-3 years of Purchasing experience

+ ERP experience

+ SAP

+ Excel

Soft Skills

+ Analytical skills

+ Communication skills

+ Project management

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Chicago, Illinois.

Work Environment

Located at 150 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, this role offers a hybrid work schedule with the opportunity to work from home three times a month on contract. Full-time employees enjoy a mix of in-office and remote work. The office boasts river views, a Peloton gym, Starbucks Coffee, and is situated in a vibrant area with easy access to public transportation. The opportunity to transition from contract to permanent employment is available but not guaranteed.

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.

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.