Buyer

My client, is looking to add a buyer to their team. This opportunity offers apromising next step for logistics professionals to build on their existing skills with a company known for a great culture. 

Why apply?

• This a permanent position with a Fortune 500 company!
• Hybrid schedule: One day onsite which is Thursdays

This position is responsible for supplier selection and contract execution with suppliers. In the execution of these tasks, this position involves supplier RFQs, negotiation of rates, confirmation of supplier quality and capacity, and post-award, collection of contract documents and maintenance of supplier compliance. This position alsosupports the operations team with regard to issue resolution and supplier quality score carding.

Additional responsibilities:

• Executes supplier selection activities including compliance, performance and affordability. Negotiates to ensure suppliers are awarded at appropriate market rates.
• Onboards suppliers so that they are compliant and able to perform to client requirements without error. Maintains supplier information within supplier database.
• Creates and maintains supplier master data in ERP system as needed.
• Supports supplier management activities including performance feedback and new supplier acquisition.
• Supports supplier development activities and actively manages supplier capacity modeling based on requirements.
• Actively identifies cost reduction opportunities and negotiates proactively with existing supplier base, or obtains more market-appropriate alternatives.
• Interfaces with departments such as operations, marketing, legal, finance, accounting, field quality, and compliance to ensure service requirements are being met.

Necessary Skills/Experience

Education: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain management, related field or the equivalent in education and work experience.

Business Experience: 3-5 years related work experience 1 years general office experience

Technical Experience:

• Customer Service Experience

• Negotiation Skills

• Project Management

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards 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 call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.