Procurement Specialist

Job Title:
Procurement Specialist

As a Procurement Specialist at Aston Carter, you will be responsible for proactively finding solutions to material shortages by pursuing alternatives and ensuring current procurement methods maintain a constant supply of material to the value stream while optimizing inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review material reports (shortage, MRP, kanban, etc) to ensure timely execution of all purchase orders and adherence to build rate and forecast.
• Contact and communicate with supply chain daily to create awareness of all material needs and issues pertaining to open orders.
• Procure and plan all materials, products, and services for assigned cells.
• 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.
• Monitor and update all purchase orders to ensure accuracy of pricing, delivery dates, QTYs, etc.
• Work with Accounting and Receiving regarding all pricing, delivery, and receipts issues.
• Setup and maintain the Kanban CAD system for material releasing to suppliers and material flow to point of use.

Requirements:

• Buying experience within manufacturing
• MRP / ERP
• 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.

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.

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.