Job Title: Junior Buyer
Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and meticulous Junior Buyer to join our Procurement team, supporting the production of cutting-edge robotics. This role is offered on a full-time, 6-month contract with the availability to extend. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with a foundational understanding of procurement, eager to develop their skills in sourcing technical components within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the purchasing team by processing and tracking purchase orders (PO) using the company's ERP/purchasing system, NetSuite.
- Review and update Production Shortage and Open Purchase Order (PO) Reports via Google Sheets and accurately and efficiently update the company's ERP/purchasing system, NetSuite.
- Monitor, expedite, and follow up on orders for critical production materials to ensure timely delivery and maintain strict manufacturing schedules.
- Escalate problematic or high-risk components that could impact production to the Senior Buyers.
- Assist with processing Reorder Point (KANBAN) materials or Purchase Requisitions of materials for R&D and production including shop supplies and consumables.
- Liaise with the financial department to ensure invoices are filed accurately and payments are made in a timely manner.
- Update and maintain general procurement data, such as vendor, MOQ, prices, and lead times in the ERP system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
- 2+ years of purchasing experience
- Hands-on ERP experience with PO processing and data entry
- Strong verbal and written communication, comfortable calling suppliers and pushing for dates
- Comfortable with Google Sheets / Excel for report updates
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, and supply chain
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (automotive, aerospace, machinery, electronics)
- Large ERP exposure (NetSuite preferred)
- Ability to read basic technical specs and drawings
- Degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics, or equivalent experience
- Strong sense of urgency; treats urgent items as urgent and acts immediately
- Enjoys a team environment and can keep pace with a fast-moving operation
Work Environment
You will work fully onsite with a team consisting of 1x Senior Buyer, 1x Technical Buyer, and 1x Junior Buyer. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will work 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute break. Enjoy a casual dress code, company events, and on-site parking while gaining hands-on experience at a growing robotics manufacturer. There is potential for extension and a path to a permanent role.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Burnaby, BC.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Burnaby,BC.
À propos d'Aston Carter
Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, lacquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine dapprovisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de lindustrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service dun grand nombre dentreprises du classement Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers davoir remporté la désignation « Prix Platine » dans le cadre des prix Best of Staffing® Client et Talent décernés par ClearlyRated.
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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® Platinum Award 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
