Job Title: Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Location: [Insert Location]

Employment Type: [Full-Time / Contract / Temporary]

Experience Level: Intermediate (2–3 years)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer / Procurement Specialist to join our supply chain team. This role is responsible for managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of parts and materials. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SAP S4 Hana and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Key ResponsibilitiesReview open requisitions and manage procurement queue daily.Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) using SAP S4 Hana.Collaborate with existing suppliers (90%) and source new suppliers (10%) as needed.Partner with the sourcing team to support RFQ processes on an ad hoc basis.Track and follow up on delivery timelines, costs, and lead times for all POs.Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure performance and reliability.Escalate delayed or outstanding orders to the project manager.Generate and distribute weekly open order reports.Support supplier performance reviews by providing relevant data and insights.Coordinate with sales teams to ensure supplier alignment with future order forecasts and fulfillment targets.Apply basic negotiation skills to challenge suppliers on pricing, quantity discounts, and delivery terms.

Required Skills & Qualifications2–3 years of experience in purchasing or buying roles.Hands-on experience with SAP S4 Hana, specifically in the PR to PO process.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain operations.Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Basic negotiation skills and ability to influence supplier terms.

Preferred SkillsExperience with ERP systems and inventory management.Familiarity with sourcing and supplier performance metrics.Knowledge of order fulfillment and sales alignment strategies.

Top SkillsPurchasing & ProcurementPurchase Order ManagementInventory ControlSAP S4 HanaSupplier Relationship ManagementMicrosoft Excel (Advanced)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $40.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mississauga,ON.

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\n À propos d'Aston Carter:\n

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, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif 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-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.\n

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Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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\n\n \n About 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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