Procurement Specialist

Job Title:
Buyer / Planner

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and mitigate material shortages by exploring alternative solutions, ensuring a consistent supply of materials to the value stream while optimizing inventory levels.

• Review material reports (shortage, MRP, kanban, etc.) to guarantee timely execution of all purchase orders and adherence to build rate and forecast.

• Collaborate with the supply chain daily to create awareness of material needs and issues related to open orders.

• Assume additional duties that require independent judgment and analysis.

• Procure and plan all materials, products, and services for assigned cells.
• Create spreadsheets as required.
• Work with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other internal resources to identify suppliers who meet organizational quality standards and commercial requirements.
• Maintain open communication and a strong functional relationship with all suppliers through verbal and written communication.
• Stay up-to-date on organizational processes, techniques, business strategy, new products, tools, equipment, etc.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and other Planner/Buyers to develop supplier agreements that enhance company initiatives and goals while creating a more robust business partnership.
• Monitor and update all purchase orders to ensure accuracy of pricing, delivery dates, QTYs, etc.
• Work with Accounting and Receiving regarding pricing, delivery, and receipts issues. Follow through on root cause action items. Report as required.
• Work with Materials and Sourcing team to set up and maintain the Kanban CAD system for material releasing to suppliers and material flow to point of use.
• Additional responsibilities and objectives will be added as needed based on business and area needs.
• Maintain inventory charts; daily review cells.
• Forecasting

Qualifications:

• Buying experience within manufacturing

• MRP / ERP experience

• MS Excel - pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.

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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 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.