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Job Description

We are seeking a Service & Repair Material Replenishment buyer to support our global Service & Repair organization. You will manage and optimize inventory flow for medical device service and repair operations, ensuring continuity of supply while maintaining targeted inventory levels.

Responsibilities

• Source, purchase, plan, and schedule raw materials, components, finished goods, tooling, indirect materials, and services.

• Create purchase orders and manage supplier forecasts.

• Develop dashboards and reports for inventory visibility and replenishment tracking.

• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential supply gaps.

• Expedite materials and resolve supplier delivery issues.

• Manage PO-to-invoice discrepancies, returns, and quality-related supplier concerns.

• Support supplier onboarding, selection, and negotiations.

• Coordinate with production, engineering, warehouse, quality, and planning teams.

• Participate in production reviews and supplier meetings to maintain supply continuity.

• Support inventory reconciliation and vendor inventory management activities.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 2+ years of experience in indirect or direct sourcing.

• Exposure to materials planning or replenishment planning.

• Hands-on experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP or JD Edwards.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.

• Experience in material planning, replenishment planning, production planning, or supply chain operations.

• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within regulated industries such as medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or supply chain analytics tools.

• Knowledge of demand forecasting and advanced planning systems.

• Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction), EOL (End of Life), BOM management, and reorder point planning.

• Supplier negotiation and cost analysis experience.

• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, Tableau, demand planning, or advanced planning tools preferred.

Work Environment

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). Employment Type: Indefinite contractor, starting at 1-year duration. Professional office setting supporting supply chain, production, engineering, warehouse, and service operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/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 Palm Beach Gardens,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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 [email protected] (%[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.