Junior Buyer

Job Title: Junior Buyer

Job Description

The Junior Buyer is responsible for processing simple purchase orders, particularly focusing on IT hardware orders and corporate real estate office buildouts. This role also involves some ERP testing or testing of purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and professionally conduct activities associated with procuring materials and equipment.
• Understand and apply basic procurement concepts, principles, and practices.
• Ensure task completion and project delivery processes while managing supplier relationships.
• Perform assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Understand compliance requirements applicable to assigned groups or commodities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Essential Skills

• Purchasing
• Procurement
• Oracle
• Good organization and attention to detail
• Effective communication with internal and external clients
• Self-motivation and willingness to ask questions
• Ability to absorb information during training and take notes

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other applicable major is preferred.
• Previous procurement experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Oracle and ServiceNow is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Open to new graduates, ideally with a supply chain, business, or accounting degree.
• Good analytical skills.

Work Environment

The Junior Buyer will join a diverse team of five within a corporate procurement setting, focusing on indirect and some federal client purchases. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility to adjust hours as needed. The office environment is open, and remote work is available one day a week after approximately six months of training. The role offers growth opportunities, with potential promotions to Buyer II and Senior Buyer. Training is hands-on, involving shadowing a buyer and gradually taking on more complex tasks over 4-6 months.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.