• Purchasing Specialist

    Aston Carter (Saline, MI)


    Job Title: Purchasing SpecialistJob Description

     

    This position supports the purchasing team by managing the procurement of specific commodities. The role involves close collaboration with vendors to negotiate prices, supply contracts, and agreements on both national and international levels. The Purchasing Specialist will compile and analyze statistical data to assess the feasibility and timing of purchasing products, and to establish price objectives. This position is focused on all production and operational purchasing activities.

    Responsibilities

    + Build and manage relationships with key suppliers, fostering effective partnerships and ensuring performance to contracts.

    + Lead the identification and development of new suppliers to support expanding business needs, ensuring favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.

    + Ensure vendors comply with TS16949 and MIOSHA safety standards.

    + Support strong teamwork within Operations through continuous communication, timely ordering, and regular follow-up with suppliers to ensure materials and parts arrive in time to meet production commitments.

    + Prepare purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.

    + Evaluate supplier performance, including addressing any supplier performance issues to the Director of Operations.

    + Track supplier development, rejections, scorecards, 8D, and update supplier base data with documents such as SQM, T&C, NDA, IATF Certification, ISO Certification.

    + Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation, and material lead times.

    + Assist in determining demand, supply, and fulfillment planning within the MRP system.

    + Ensure Bill of Materials, parts, and master data are maintained within ERP, and conduct BOM audits.

    + Update demand to accommodate Engineering Change Orders and communicate changes to procurement.

    + Monitor the status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including resolving any issues promptly.

    + Actively participate as part of the operations team to make continuous improvements in purchasing, planning, scheduling, and shipping.

    Essential Skills

    + Purchasing and procurement expertise, particularly within manufacturing and automotive sectors.

    + Proficiency in MRP and ERP systems.

    + Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of successful cost savings.

    + Proven verbal and written communication skills.

    + Analytical skills for supplier evaluation, inventory, and supply chain management.

    + Experience working with international suppliers is preferred.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 2+ years of recent purchasing experience within manufacturing.

    + BA Degree, preferably in Supply Chain.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

    + Direct experience with procurement of packaging, components, and hardware.

    + Tier 1 automotive purchasing experience is preferred.

    + Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

    Work Environment

    The role is based onsite, working Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM within the purchasing department. The department includes a Purchasing Manager, a mid-level professional, and an Inventory Analyst. The dress code is business casual, and the office features a modern, open layout. The company culture is positive with strong employee retention and a diverse workforce.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.05/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 Saline,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.