Senior Buyer

As a Senior Buyer, you will create and maintain purchase orders for direct materials, indirect products, and services using MRP/ERP systems. You will lead RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes, evaluate supplier quotes, and make sourcing recommendations. Additionally, you will monitor order requests, outstanding deliveries, and system tasks regularly while tracking deliveries and resolving issues with suppliers, including receipts/invoicing and payment discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage effective relationships with suppliers, focusing on communication and alignment of commitments.
• Conduct supplier visits and evaluations as needed.
• Support supplier interactions primarily for RFQs and lead time management.
• Actively communicate and collaborate with internal teams (Logistics, Accounts Payable, R&D, Manufacturing) on schedules, delivery status, and payment issues.
• Support R&D with New Product Introduction (NPI) programs through hand-off to manufacturing.
• Ensure adherence to approved procurement processes, guidelines, and company policies.
• Lead process development and documentation for tactical initiatives.
• Perform purchasing-related financial analysis and update metrics as needed.
• Provide independent, analytic, and strategic support to the organization.
• Identify supply chain issues and propose solutions with limited guidance.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Misys preferred).
• Experience with PLM systems (Windchill preferred).
• Strong understanding of the RFQ to PO issuance process.
• 2–4 years of technical procurement experience in technical environments such as semi-electronics/electromechanical.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems for order management.

• Willingness and ability to work primarily onsite in Salem, with some remote flexibility.
• Strong people skills for supplier management, managing RFQs and lead times with existing suppliers.
• Attention to detail and experience with BOMs (Bill of Materials) and change management processes.
• Ability to work effectively within a supply chain team and collaborate with internal departments.
• Demonstrated initiative and adaptability in a dynamic, growing organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to following approved procurement processes, guidelines, and company policies.

The work environment offers standard hours with some flexibility. Employees work at the forefront of robotics innovation, contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of automation and human-robot collaboration. The company fosters a collaborative and supportive culture, with strong benefits and open communication across departments. Personal growth, adaptability, and initiative are highly valued, and employees are empowered to make a real impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment that prioritizes integrity, excellence, and positive societal change.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salem, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ $48.08/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 Salem,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 2025.

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 for other accommodation options.