Job Information
Aston Carter Senior Buyer (Urgent Hire) in Saginaw, Michigan
Description:
M-F
Fully Onsite
Contract as of right now, but VERY high likelihood of going direct after 6 months. This person is coming in as a Senior Buyer, and when brought direct, very likely moving into the Procurement Manager position. This promotion would come with a pay increase (TBD in amount).
This Saginaw, Michigan based position will perform daily execution of activities for the Procurement of all direct, indirect materials and services.
Execution Cost Reduction Improvements, Inventory Management, Supplier development and overall Procurement Process improvements.
Development of data driven processes for Forecasting, Cost Definition, Procurement Planning enhancements supporting Internal Customers as well as New / Repeat Program / Quoting project management following the defined Standard Work defined by the Procurement Manager.
Define, locate and qualify new Suppliers for the intent purpose of improving costs, eliminating Supplier Risks in accordance with the company processes and policies.
Robust communications with Procurement Manager and Internal / External Customers while achieving departmental efficiency with all customer and company defined requirements.
Job
Coordinate / Manage and support for all Planning, Sales, Customer service, Quality and manufacturing to insure department requirements and needs are addressed
Execution of Purchase Orders processing administration with Suppliers ensuring support of Suppliers
Clear professional communication with all internal and external customers
Development of clear project plans for driving Cost Reductions, Mitigating Supplier Risks, Effective Inventory Management, Supplier Quality Adherence, and defining a road map to Procurement Department Improvements
Participate in all designated meetings assigned by the Procurement Manager
Identify and execute continuous cost reductions for all goods and services
Achieve identified Departmental Goals while implementing projects supporting the departmental defined Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Administration of daily departmental functions that support Goods and Services Ordering, Effective Planning, Kanban Management and control of purchased inventory levels
Daily administration of Purchase Order Releases, Exception Messaging, Planned Orders and other systems requirements to support effective planning / inventory control
Prepare required documents for all functions defined by the Company Site Quality Systems supporting the Quality Department
Management / Development of all Suppliers with effective fair market negotiations in accordance with the company ethics policy
Assist with sound decisions from Procurement to eliminate shortages with robust decision making, planning tools and Supplier development processes
Administration of systems required data setting related to Procurement as directed by the Department Manager
Travel required as necessary
Skills:
procurement, supply chain, purchasing, supply chain management, buyer purchasing, supplier performance, supplier management, project management, negotiation, vendor management, purchase order, erp, sap, mrp, planner, buying experience, procurement analysis, strategic sourcing, forecasting, source selection
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Work independently and display sound effective Development / Management / Negotiations techniques with Suppliers while implementing sound decisions supporting Customer Service / Finance / Manufacturing / Quality / and Inventory control.
Experience Level:
Expert Level
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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.
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