• Procurement Specialist

    Aston Carter (Columbus, IN)


    Description

    temporary position—6 months but likely for extension (hope to become FT). Heavily involved in administration side of procurement. clearing up invoicing, following-up suppliers, taking care of admin work. A lot of B2B emailing and Excel work.

    Position Summary:

    As a key member of the Aftermarket team, this position will assist in the strategic management of Toyota's parts programs by continually providing a competitive advantage in the marketplace b This position will utilize current ERP and planning systems to maintain efficient inventory levels and ensure an appropriate customer fill-rate, while identifying and addressing any issues to ensure on-time delivery. Through collaboration with a global supply base, this position will identify opportunities to drive strategic initiatives that can result in improved lead-time, inventory reduction, & cost reductions through improved procurement processes.

     

    • Support the development and implementation of best practices related to inventory management and material control

    • Lead expediting and lead-time reduction activities to exceed customer expectations and drive the industry’s best-in-class Customer fill-rate

    • Analyze usage, sales, market trends, and price trends in order to make recommendations and proactively drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives

    • Support supplier negotiations and review of supply contracts, agreements, lead-times, delivery methods, quality requirements, cost reduction, etc.

    • Lead quality efforts with all vendors to drive the industry’s best-in-class PPM

    • Proactively participate in the vendor review, audit, and evaluation program and Supplier Corrective Action Report process

    • Drives continuous improvement results in current purchasing procedures, always focusing on the elimination of waste and non-value added activities

    • Maintains purchasing documents, files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines

    • Assists the Procurement Manager in all Purchasing activities and special projects

    • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

    • Complete additional duties as assigned

     

    Skills

     

    Automotive, SAP, Administrative Assistant, Microsoft Excel, Forklift, Planner, Pivot table, Spread sheets

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    Automotive, SAP, Administrative Assistant, Microsoft Excel, Forklift

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    MUST HAVE:

    • Either entry level grad with General Business or Supply Chain degree

    OR

    • 1-5 years of work experience where utilizing JD Edwards, SAP, CRM, etc. to support purchasing dept.

    - High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

    - Super important that this person displays urgency, can do attitude in the interview. Manager will go with a motivated candidate over someone with a lot of experience.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Columbus,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.

     

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.