Job Title : Procurement Specialist
Job Description
The Buyer / Procurement Specialist must have Fastener industry experience where you will oversee advanced sourcing activities, strategically negotiate Long Term Agreements with the supply base, and ensure timely processing of request for quotes (RFQ) and purchase orders.
This role involves building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to secure the best pricing and delivery terms.
Additionally, the Sr. Buyer will oversee the work product of other buyers within the team.
Must Have Experience
- Fastener experience
- Aerospace
- Excel
Hard Skills
- Advanced Excel skills including V-lookups and complex formulas
- Commodity experience Aerospace (fasteners) buyer
- Experience with manufacturers and various suppliers
- Proven contract negotiation skills
- Physical inventory control management
- Analysis and forecasting for long lead times
- Minimum 5 years of procurement or purchasing experience
- Sourcing and vendor relationships
- 3 years of proposal development experience
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership and team management abilities
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s) probational evaluation period.
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Chatsworth, California.
Work Environment
This position offers the opportunity to work a 9 / 80 shift, allowing for every other Friday or Monday off. The role requires onsite presence from Monday to Friday, with no option for remote work.
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.
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