Buyers Assistant

Buyer Assistant Location: Hamtramck, Michigan, 48212 Duration: 6-Month Contract Pay: $20-$22/hour Schedule: Onsite

Support Purchasing Operations | Build Supplier Relationships | Grow Your Career Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for a Buyer Assistant to join our purchasing team and play a key role in supporting procurement operations, supplier communication, and manufacturing success.In this role, you'll work closely with buyers, engineers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to keep purchasing activities running smoothly. You'll gain exposure to sourcing, supply chain operations, data analysis, and supplier management while contributing directly to prototype and production initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or operations.What You'll Do

• Support daily purchasing activities, including creating, maintaining, and tracking purchase orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and required documentation.
• Partner with engineering teams to support prototype and production projects.
• Request and compile supplier quotes, pricing information, and commercial data to assist sourcing decisions.
• Monitor procurement records and maintain accurate purchasing data.
• Resolve invoice, payment, or order discrepancies by collaborating with suppliers and internal departments.
• Assist buyers with supplier communications, reporting, and procurement activities.
• Analyze purchasing and supplier data to identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Participate in supplier and internal project meetings to support successful program execution.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other business tools to create reports, track information, and support decision-making.
• Help identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and operational efficiency.
• Support supplier and commodity strategies that contribute to manufacturing and procurement objectives.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ months of experience in purchasing support, procurement, administrative support, order processing, or a related function.
• Experience working with purchase orders, spreadsheets, or business records.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry and record management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with purchasing, procurement, inventory, supply chain, or supplier management processes is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Why You'll Enjoy This Opportunity

• Gain hands-on experience in purchasing, procurement, and supply chain operations.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business leaders.
• Develop valuable analytical, sourcing, and supplier management skills.
• Play a meaningful role in supporting prototype and production programs.
• Join a collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Hamtramck, MI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Hamtramck, MI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Hamtramck,MI.

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® 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com 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.