Buyer Purchasing

Job Title : Buyer Purchasing

Job Description

Responsibility for this position includes but is not limited to :

• Manage the inbound truckload services for parts shipments to our assembly plants
• Manage competitiveness and network optimization through Blue Yonder procurement
• Develop purchasing POV on sourcing actions to improve Transportation network for inbound parts
• Use of negotiation and sourcing tools such as GDIA to develop sourcing recommendations and develop leverage and help drive waste from network
• Identification and development of new truckload carriers
• Leverage data analytics to support sourcing decisions
• Understand industry trends and associated data analytical trends
• Lead strategic work such as Business Unit Reviews, Commodity Strategy updates, etc.
• Lead for management of Supplier relationships
• Champion Minority development and opportunities
• Support the Purchasing and transitions to Blue Yonder and accelerate the adoption of the system
• Help integrate the network design with the carrier contracts
• Ability to work cross functionally with Our Client’s Lead Logistics Provide and North American Logistics team
• Understand the Network design and complications, and help source to maximize the efficiency within the Network
• Look for synergies between and NAML networks

Hard Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering)
• Strong excel skillset

Soft Skills

• Positive, Can Do attitude
• Team approach
• Able to maintain focus and operate under pressure
• Able to develop, leverage cross-functional network
• Ability to develop and communicate strategic and analytical viewpoints
• Highly organized
• Analytical and strategic thinker
• Strong leadership skills

Work Environment

Working onsite Tues / Wed / Thurs- WFH on Mon / Fridays. the person hours : 8-5. 40 hours / week. Team works cross functionally with multiple internal / external stakeholders

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 ., 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.