Senior Buyer
Listed on 2026-01-09
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Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Development
Job Title
Lead Buyer
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Buyer to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our purchasing department, handling procurement responsibilities with a focus on electronics and manufacturing industries. This position requires a seasoned professional with strong experience in supply chain management and ERP systems.
Responsibilities- Generate purchase orders from MRP and general requisitioned items.
- Adhere to company and purchasing department policies and procedures.
- Follow up and expedite past due materials.
- Communicate problem part issues with supervisor and production.
- Maintain proper material lead times and IMDEF settings in SAP.
- Negotiate the best possible prices for items purchased while ensuring quality components and reliable deliveries using discretion and independent judgment.
- Maintain and provide rationalization for supplier relationships.
- Interact with other departments as needed.
- Participate and contribute to the Quality Improvement Process.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Procurement
- Purchasing
- Purchase order management
- ERP systems
- Inventory management
- Electronics
- Buyer purchasing
- Commodities purchasing
- Supply chain management
- Negotiation
- Manufacturing industry experience
- MS Dynamics
Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing/supply chain
- ERP experience (MS Dynamics a plus)
- Bachelor's Degree in business or related field
- Experience in electronics and manufacturing
This role is based in our current office in Overland Park, with plans to move to a new office in Olathe within the next 3-6 months. The team consists of 100 total employees. While local presence in the office is required when not traveling, there is flexibility with a hybrid work model. The position reports directly to the Director of Manufacturing Operations.
Enjoy the perk of free travel to Spain and be part of a growing company that is expanding rapidly.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.
Pay And BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00/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)
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 Clearly Rated 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.
Reasonable AccommodationIf 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 astoncarter for other accommodation options.
Seniority LevelMid‑Senior level
Employment TypeContract
Job FunctionPurchasing and Supply Chain
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