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(Job Description)

Beverage manufacturing company located in Kent, WA is currently hiring for a Buyer. This is a great opportunity for someone who has minor buying experience (highly preferred for someone coming from a food & beverage industry experience) that wants to grow into the traditional Buyer. The ideal person would be hungry for growth, independent, and has a great presentation for culture fit.

(Position Details)

Title – Buyer

Pay – $25/hr. - $29/hr. ($52k/yr. - $60k/yr.) - all depending on relevant qualifications, industry, and tenure

Schedule – Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST)

Location – Kent, WA (100% Onsite)

(Responsibilities)

• Assist in sourcing and selecting suppliers for raw materials, packaging, and other supplies.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings and quality standards.- not a must have

• Coordinate with internal departments to determine procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of goods.

• Monitor inventory levels and provide analysis and recommendations to optimize stock levels.

• Resolve any issues or discrepancies with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, or quality concerns.

• Stay up to date on industry trends, market conditions, and new products to make informed purchasing decisions.

• Knowing where to place raw materials for inventory on hand.

• Monitoring levels of supply.

(Qualifications)

• 1-3 years of purchasing experience.

• Previous experience working in a Food & Beverage industry is a huge plus.

• Any prior procurement software experience is a plus (ERP/MRP).

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build effective relationships with suppliers.

• Self-starter and self-proficient.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

(Employee Value Proposition)

• Great opportunity grow into a traditional Buyer

  For consideration, please apply directly with recently updated resume highlighting the qualifications above.

More relevant/direct skills highlighted on resume, higher consideration for proceeding immediately

Compensation is tied to the Colorado and Washington markets for jobs performed in Colorado and Washington. Other locations may be subject to variances based on location-related factors.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

· Medical, dental & vision

· 401(k)/Roth

· Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

· Short and long-term disability

· Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

· Transportation benefits

· Employee Assistance Program

· Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.