Job Title: Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to ensure efficient operations through procurement, inventory management, logistics, and maintaining supplier relationships. The role involves strategic planning, forecasting, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation. This is an excellent opportunity to optimize supply chain processes and contribute to organizational success in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Sourcing: Identify and select suppliers, ensuring they meet quality standards.
• Assist with Strategic Planning and Forecasting: Develop and implement strategic plans that align with organizational objectives, and forecast future demand to ensure supply availability.
• Inventory Management and Control: Determine optimal inventory levels, monitor stock, and track inventory in real-time.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable, timely, and quality supplies.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and identify potential supply chain risks, implementing measures to mitigate them.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor performance across the supply chain and report on key metrics.

Essential Skills

• Recent experience and proficiency with supply chain software SAP.
• 2+ years of recent experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, inventory management, and logistics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Material Requirement Planning experience is a plus.
• Experience with buying components for electric vehicles is a plus, especially as they manufacture battery charging stations.
• Start-up experience is preferred (not looking for OEM experience).
• 2+ years of recent supply chain leadership experience in a hands-on role.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Work Environment

The facility has a start-up vibe and focuses on Electric vehicle charging systems.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wixom,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.

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.

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 email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.