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As a Project Buyer, you will play a crucial role in purchasing across multiple lines, with the flexibility to focus on your preferred line. Your main responsibilities will involve working with spreadsheets, managing relationships with current vendors, and supporting various business lines, including sports stadiums and data centers. You will lead weekly procurement calls and engage in negotiations, comprising about 5 to 10% of your role. Job Title: Project Buyer
Job Description
As a Project Buyer, you will play a crucial role in purchasing across multiple lines, with the flexibility to focus on your preferred line. Your main responsibilities will involve working with spreadsheets, managing relationships with current vendors, and supporting various business lines, including sports stadiums and data centers. You will lead weekly procurement calls and engage in negotiations, comprising about 5 to 10% of your role.
Responsibilities
Manage purchasing activities across multiple lines with a focus on preferred industries. Utilize spreadsheets to track and manage procurement data. Maintain and confirm relationships with current vendors. Lead weekly procurement calls and facilitate effective communication. Conduct negotiations with vendors and external partners. Support different business lines, such as sports stadiums and data centers.
Essential Skills
Experience in procurement with project management or account manager Strong oral and written communication skills. Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience. Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and V-lookups.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to have hard conversations with vendors and external partners. Capability to learn and manage every line of products.
Work Environment
You will work 60% in the office on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a flexible float day. The team consists of 17 people, with 4 focused on buying and 130 in the supply chain. The office is modern and offers hotel desks for those in 4 days a week or more. Amenities include a gym, lunch, and free coffee.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire or Direct Placement position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2025.
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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Project Buyer
role at
Aston Carter 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Project Buyer
role at
Aston Carter Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description
As a Project Buyer, you will play a crucial role in purchasing across multiple lines, with the flexibility to focus on your preferred line. Your main responsibilities will involve working with spreadsheets, managing relationships with current vendors, and supporting various business lines, including sports stadiums and data centers. You will lead weekly procurement calls and engage in negotiations, comprising about 5 to 10% of your role. Job Title: Project Buyer
Job Description
As a Project Buyer, you will play a crucial role in purchasing across multiple lines, with the flexibility to focus on your preferred line. Your main responsibilities will involve working with spreadsheets, managing relationships with current vendors, and supporting various business lines, including sports stadiums and data centers. You will lead weekly procurement calls and engage in negotiations, comprising about 5 to 10% of your role.
Responsibilities
Manage purchasing activities across multiple lines with a focus on preferred industries. Utilize spreadsheets to track and manage procurement data. Maintain and confirm relationships with current vendors. Lead weekly procurement calls and facilitate effective communication. Conduct negotiations with vendors and external partners. Support different business lines, such as sports stadiums and data centers.
Essential Skills
Experience in procurement with project management or account manager Strong oral and written communication skills. Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience. Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and V-lookups.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to have hard conversations with vendors and external partners. Capability to learn and manage every line of products.
Work Environment
You will work 60% in the office on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a flexible float day. The team consists of 17 people, with 4 focused on buying and 130 in the supply chain. The office is modern and offers hotel desks for those in 4 days a week or more. Amenities include a gym, lunch, and free coffee.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire or Direct Placement position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2025.
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Employment type
Contract Job function
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Aston Carter by 2x Get notified about new Project Buyer jobs in
Minneapolis, MN . Sr Buyer, Stationery, School and Writing
St Paul, MN $94,100.00-$141,100.00 2 weeks ago Minneapolis, MN $90,000.00-$100,000.00 20 hours ago St Paul, MN $94,100.00-$141,100.00 2 weeks ago Procurement Manager - Equipment and Technology
Roseville, MN $85,000.00-$115,000.00 1 month ago Wayzata, MN $94,000.00-$105,000.00 1 week ago Eden Prairie, MN $71,300.00-$96,500.00 4 weeks ago Anoka, MN $100,000.00-$125,000.00 4 days ago St Paul, MN $69,345.00-$104,018.00 23 hours ago Inver Grove Heights, MN $100,200.00-$167,400.00 1 week ago Senior Buyer (Metal Fabrication-Machining) (1096718)
Minneapolis, MN $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago Minneapolis, MN $65,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks ago SAP - Procurement PTP Manager - Tech Consulting - Open Location
Minneapolis, MN $141,200.00-$258,900.00 2 weeks ago Project Intake Manager/Resource Capacity Planner
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area 5 days ago St Michael, MN $80,000.00-$130,000.00 3 weeks ago Newport, MN $164,000.00-$165,000.00 2 months ago Food and Beverage Engineering Project Manager
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Assistant Fire Protection Project Manager - Aviation & Federal (Minneapolis)
Minneapolis, MN $105,000.00-$210,000.00 5 days ago Supply Chain Demand Planning Manager 3- Strategic Planning and Project Leadership
MEP Project Manager - Mission Critical (Traveling)
Minneapolis, MN $110,000.00-$135,000.00 20 hours ago Minneapolis, MN $130,800.00-$241,000.00 2 weeks ago St Paul, MN $60,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Burnsville, MN $70,000.00-$110,000.00 3 months ago Minneapolis, MN $109,600.00-$137,000.00 2 weeks ago Minneapolis, MN $80,000.00-$85,000.00 5 days ago Lakeville, MN $100,000.00-$125,000.00 3 days ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr