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Job Title: Sourcing and Purchasing SpecialistJob Description

The Sourcing and Purchasing Specialist is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and planning materials for our company. This role is key to ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules and quality standards, optimizing inventory levels, and fostering relationships with suppliers to support production goals. The focus is on building supplier relationships in North America, particularly with metal manufacturers and raw material providers, to establish groundwork for domestic purchasing.

Responsibilities

+ Research, identify, and assess potential vendors and suppliers based on quality, pricing, delivery, and reliability.

+ Develop relationships with local suppliers in the United States to support our vision of increased local sourcing.

+ Maintain pricing records, requests for quotes, and other documentation necessary for competitive sourcing efforts.

+ Collaborate with production teams to forecast material needs and develop efficient production schedules.

+ Analyze inventory, demand trends, and material lead times to create external and intercompany purchase orders.

+ Verify purchase order confirmations and, if necessary, solicit compliance with the delivery date.

+ Verify and, if necessary, adjust the safety stock of purchasing components.

+ Monitor inventory levels, track key materials, and manage reordering points to ensure material availability without overstocking.

+ Manage and validate all data within our ERP system (SAP) related to inventory and purchasing.

Essential Skills

+ 4+ years experience in purchasing and sourcing suppliers.

+ Experience in the manufacturing industry.

+ Knowledge of purchase orders (POs) and ERP systems.

+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ Ability to compile and analyze data for necessary problem-solving.

+ Proven ability to meet deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ SAP experience is a plus.

+ Knowledge and fluent use of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

+ Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

+ Positive attitude and capability to work in a team environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in an industrial building in York, featuring a half warehouse and half office setup. There is currently no manufacturing performed at this location, but there are plans to expand for manufacturing capabilities. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a business casual dress code. Potential travel may be required to visit potential or current suppliers domestically or internationally.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Medical (Capital Blue Cross), Dental (Highmark) and Vision (Highmark) → ATOS NA pays100% of the employee cost; employee pays as follows for additional family members:Employee and Child(ren): $131.33/paycheck (24 pay periods per year → $262.66/month)Employee and Spouse: $288.92/paycheck (24 pay periods per year → $577.84/month)Family: $372.71/paycheck (24 periods per year → $745.42/month)o Eligibility is the 1st of the month after hiredo There is a yearly deductible of $2,000 for the employee which the company coversthrough a contribution to the employee’s HSA account; $83.50/paycheck (24 payperiods)• 401K plan offered through Sentry => Maximum 4% company matcho Eligibility is the 1st of the month after hireo 100% match for the first 3% the employee contributes and 50% match on the 4th % and5th % the employee contributes• Employee Assistance Program, EAP, available to the employees and their family members• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death andDismemberment policies are paid for by ATOS NA for the employee• Cell Phone Allowance, (if a cell phone is applicable for the position), $40 per month• Paid Time Off, (PTO), PTO days are negotiated as part of the hiring process; there is amaximum 5-days carryover from one year to the next year

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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.