Job Description:

The Senior Buyer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day relationship with various internal departments as well as suppliers within their assigned commodities as well as quality, delivery, and cost processes.

Assist in Purchasing transition between new product productionEnsure the day-to-day tasks of the purchasing department are being executed in a timely fashionLead daily purchasing meetings related to parts issues, quality concerns, supplier issues, process changes, etcWork closely with Supply Chain Manager on cost reduction, inventory reduction and quality improvement initiatives involving both external and internal customers/suppliersAssist in Engineering Change Orders (ECO) process, purchasing involvement from initiation to production line through completionCoordination with Engineering to correct system and Bill of Materials (BOM) issuesIdentification of problem areas, initiate corrective actions and establish problem resolution datesMentor and support a continued education and training of lower-level buyersIssue purchase orders and ensure that material is delivered in optimal quantities and at the right time while maintaining high quality standards as designed to this specific roleWork with supplier to mitigate delivery issues that could cause a disruption to the production lineCommunicate delivery issues to other departments as necessary in a timely manner as relevant to assigned projects or tasksResolve and justify all purchase price variances (PPV)Work with Quality department to resolve any First Article (FA) and Project related supplier issuesSupport other buyers with difficult requests and quotesAssist in recommending planning parameters based on LT, EOQ and MOQ

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of real-life working experience as a SR Buyer required7 years’ experience in purchasing and acquisition or other related to this position3 years’ Manufacturing experience required3 years’ experience in New Product Introduction experience required3 years’ experience in ECO experience requiredExperience with various commodity sourcingFamiliarity with understanding technical data sheets, material data sheets and part drawingsDemonstrated verbal and written communication skills, team building skills, and analytical skillsDemonstrated negotiation skills creating positive relationships with suppliersAbility to problem solve complex issues and make effective decisionsAbility to manage multiple priorities concurrently and efficientlyProficient computer skills including MS Office applications, mainframe applications and purchasing/accounting processesMust be able for sit for long periods of time at a computer workstationMust be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $44.00/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 Newberg,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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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