Jr Buyer

About the position Duties and Responsibilities

• Interface with vendors to confirm purchase order details and delivery dates
• Monitors inventory levels of purchased items
• Assists in inventory related efforts including cycle counts and inventory investigations
• Track and monitor purchases, from initial order to delivery (International and Domestic)
• Attend weekly meetings with the Inventory Operations Manager
• Coordinating purchasing activities with other departments within the company to

ensure consistency in approach, terminology, implementation and execution

• Use Forecasting and Just-in-time inventory techniques
• Perform receipt of goods as needed
• Enforce all purchasing policies and procedures
• Coordinates resolution efforts when vendor related issues arise
• Prepare ad hoc reports related to purchasing, inventory levels, in stock goods, etc.
• Understand and follow company purchasing strategies
• Verify invoices are accurate and paid in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

• Inventory/purchasing knowledge required
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and vendors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with Sage MAS500 a plus
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of pop culture a plus!

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Thousand Oaks, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.50/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 hybrid position in Thousand Oaks,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026. 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® 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

Responsibilities

• Interface with vendors to confirm purchase order details and delivery dates
• Monitors inventory levels of purchased items
• Assists in inventory related efforts including cycle counts and inventory investigations
• Track and monitor purchases, from initial order to delivery (International and Domestic)
• Attend weekly meetings with the Inventory Operations Manager
• Coordinating purchasing activities with other departments within the company to ensure consistency in approach, terminology, implementation and execution
• Use Forecasting and Just-in-time inventory techniques
• Perform receipt of goods as needed
• Enforce all purchasing policies and procedures
• Coordinates resolution efforts when vendor related issues arise
• Prepare ad hoc reports related to purchasing, inventory levels, in stock goods, etc.
• Understand and follow company purchasing strategies
• Verify invoices are accurate and paid in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Inventory/purchasing knowledge required
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and vendors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Sage MAS500 a plus
• Knowledge of pop culture a plus!

Benefits

• 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)

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