Aston Carter is now seeking Buyers for a large client here in the Mankato, MN area. This is a direct hire opportunity with amazing fulltime benefits.

　　Description:

　　Place purchase orders with vendors to ensure proper supply of materials to meet daily

　　production needs.

　　• Provide key vendors with forecasts updated on a regular basis (at least monthly) to ensure

　　proper supply of needed materials.

　　• Use Oracle MRP module to optimize inventory turns and release Po’s to vendors with proper

　　lead-times needed.

　　• Ensure all Safety stocks & lead times & Minimum order quantities are correct in oracle, adjusting

　　accordingly as demand changes.

　　• Manage all open and past due Po’s within Oracle by using Open / Late Orders report.

　　• Manage all exceptions, pull ins, push outs, & delete orders as needed

　　• Proactively communicate with suppliers as needed regarding supply needs, shortages, pricing,

　　and invoicing issues.

　　• Provide monthly feedback to key vendors on metrics such as quality and on time delivery.

　　• Review Raw Material & Excess Inventory each week to help in reducing any slow moving /

　　excess inventory issues

　　• Make recommendations regarding Excess & Obsolete materials.

　　• Ensure proper raw material costs are maintained within Oracle for standard costing purposes.

　　• Support inventory on hand accuracy improvement projects by working with production

　　departments, engineering, and stockroom associates to correct bill of material issues and

　　maintain accurate inventory on hand reporting.

　　• Maintain correct item setups in Oracle, planner codes, price costs, lead times, sourcing rules,

　　etc. to ensure efficient use of Oracle MRP.

　　• Support Strategic Sourcing projects and initiatives as required.

　　• Providing cost savings ideas on a regular basis

　　Skills:

　　Procurement, Purchasing

　　Additional Skills & Qualifications:

　　• Minimum 2- 5 years purchasing experience in high volume manufacturing

　　environment.

　　• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　• Oracle experience a plus

　　• Must be a team player

　　• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint knowledge

　　About Aston Carter:

　　Please Note: Scammers are posing as Aston Carter. We'll never contact you via Gmail, Telegram, or WhatsApp and we'll never solicit money from you.

　　At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

　　Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards 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 call 888-237-6835 or email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.