Procurement Leader

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for leading the purchasing team and overseeing all procurement activities within the USA.

• Team Leadership: Plan and oversee the work of all buyers, on-site and off-site.
• Buyer Development: Train and develop buyers in all US locations.
• Supplier Management: Work with suppliers to ensure the optimum combination of price, quality, and lead time is obtained for all items/services purchases.
• Strategic Partnerships: Establish strategic partnership agreements for key suppliers.
• Purchasing Support: Support all purchasing activities such as procurement, component issues, and material returns.
• Vendor Relationships: Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure required performance is achieved and continuously improved.
• Component Visibility: Provide visibility on components on order status/receipt to all internal stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Work in collaboration with other department employees and the Global Director of Supply Chain to identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 5 years in a purchasing or procurement-related role, 2 years in a Managerial or Supervisory role with direct reports.
• Skills: Experience working in an ERP/MRP/APS environment, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of company structure.

Aston Carter is a world-class corporate talent solutions provider, specializing in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and select administrative professions. We extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies, drawing on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. We maintain an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection, building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes, and ensuring growth opportunities for our people. We are 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.