Buyer

Company: Aston Carter
Location: Elgin
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Hiring a Buyer in Elgin, IL! Job Description Join our dynamic team at our Elgin site as a purchasing professional where you will manage the complete ordering process—from inquiry to invoice clarification—and ensure supply continuity and timely delivery of assigned commodities. As a pivotal part of the Procurement Organization, you will engage in order placement according to demand and oversee planning and expediting components from the supply base. Collaboration across departments is vital for resolving issues related to quality, accounts payable, inventory, and freight. Responsibilities Manage material requirements planning (MRP) for purchased materials. Create and follow up on purchase order acknowledgements. Schedule purchased materials for optimal delivery performance, cost, quality, and inventory levels. Coordinate solutions to quality-related issues. Implement sourcing strategies from the Commodity Management team. Execute demand and engineering changes in a timely manner. Maintain accurate and current information in the ERP system. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Resolve accounts payable discrepancies. Share and apply procurement best practices. Collaborate closely with internal and external cross-functional teams, including suppliers, strategic purchasing, production planning, warehouse, and quality. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field. 2 years of progressive purchasing experience for direct materials in a manufacturing environment. 2 years of ASCM/APICS MRP & inventory management experience. Proficiency in SAP, particularly the MM module preferred Work Environment The position is 100% on-site, Monday to Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Elgin, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 Elgin,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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