Buyer

Aston Carter is hiring a Buyer in the Miami area!

Job Description

This role supports procurement operations within the New Build (NB) area by managing end-to-end purchasing activities and ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures. The position focuses on sourcing competitive vendor bids, issuing and tracking purchase orders, and coordinating invoice processing to enable cost-effective and timely procurement. The New Build Design Buyer collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve procurement issues, maintain accurate records, and support efficient supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement operations within the New Build area while ensuring full compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Source competitive bids from vendors and conduct detailed price comparisons to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Manage the end-to-end process of purchase order issuance, ensuring timely and accurate creation, approval, and processing of POs.
• Track and manage invoices associated with purchase orders, verifying accuracy and supporting timely payment.
• Monitor and follow up on approval workflows to ensure procurement activities receive timely authorization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing needs, clarify requirements, and align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Work closely with external vendors to resolve procurement-related issues, including delivery discrepancies, pricing questions, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices, vendor information, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and organize documentation to support internal and external audits and procurement-related reporting.
• Use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools to track procurement data, prepare reports, and support analysis of purchasing activities.
• Prioritize and manage multiple procurement tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced corporate or shared services environment.

Essential Skills

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related administrative role.
• Background in purchasing and purchase order management within a supply chain or similar function.
• Experience working in a corporate or shared services environment.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and vendor management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compare pricing, evaluate bids, and interpret procurement data.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry and basic analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with procurement systems and tools.
• Experience applying procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and documentation.

Work Environment

This role operates within standard business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position offers remote work on Fridays, with the expectation that all candidates are available to work the specified hours. Some weekend work and overtime may be required to meet business needs and support time-sensitive procurement activities. The environment is fast-paced and corporate or shared services–oriented, with frequent collaboration across teams and regular use of Microsoft Office tools and procurement systems.

This is a Contract position based out of Miami, FL.

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $26.44/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 Miami,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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® 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.