Job Title: Senior BuyerJob DescriptionIssue purchase orders for assigned products and services, negotiate pricing, and ensure supplier compliance, especially delivery dates and quantity/quality. Resolve invoice discrepancies. Identify new and current key suppliers to include dual sourcing opportunities for critical long lead-time parts. Build and maintain supplier relationships to secure the best price, service, quality, and delivery. Drive cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities; participate in cost reduction projects. Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained to minimize costs while ensuring a high level of service; proactively avoid material shortages. Manage supplier performance; ensure suppliers are performing at an acceptable level and participate in Supplier Team Audits and site visits. Work with internal customers, such as customer service, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and accounting, to streamline processes in support of customer service excellence. Work closely with Supplier Quality to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services to determine the source of trouble and take corrective action to minimize impact on production. Other duties as assigned.Position RequirementsMinimum 5-7 years of experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain -manufacturing environment desired.Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or equivalent business-related field, preferred. CPM or APICS certification desired.Ability to read drawing and discuss technical requirements such as dimensions, tolerances, finishes, and other aspects of manufacturingwith suppliers.Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Team-oriented and able to work in cross functional teams.Strong analytical problem-solving skills.Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, manage, and prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining an attention to details.Hard Skills
Issue purchase orders
Negotiate pricing
Supplier compliance
Resolve invoice discrepancies
Identify key suppliers
Dual sourcing
Cost reduction
Inventory management
Supplier performance management
Soft Skills
Build and maintain relationships
Team collaboration
Problem-solving
Job TypeThis is a permanent position.Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.Work EnvironmentWork with various internal departments including customer service, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and accounting.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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
