• Packaging Buyer

    Aston Carter (Allen Park, MI)


    Job Title: Packaging Buyer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Packaging Buyer responsible for managing the packaging and kitting purchasing for the Customer Service Division. This role involves negotiating services, program management, and handling project-based work, including market testing to find the best value. The ideal candidate can work with both new and existing suppliers in a fast-paced environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.

    + Support the purchasing function and relevant departments, communicating any supply problems impacting business operations.

    + Act as an interface between suppliers and relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects.

    + Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers.

    + Provide analysis on costs, review cost reduction activities, and work on continuous improvement.

    + Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms with suppliers, and seek business savings using negotiation and procurement best practices.

    + Build and maintain supplier relationships and ensure effective communication.

    + Research new components and suppliers.

    + Compile data on supplier performance for evaluation.

    + Resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues with suppliers.

    + Address supplier shortages and past-due situations.

    + Update and maintain commodity strategies.

    + Collaborate with cost estimating to develop cost estimates for savings negotiations.

    + Produce weekly reports and status updates on open assignments and projects.

    + Perform market tests, analyze responses, and award sourcing of parts.

    + Review open vehicles off road (VOR) and backorders weekly to expedite parts delivery.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of recent Packaging & Kitting purchasing experience

    + 4+ years in facilities, warehouse, service, or program management

    + Proven examples of packaging negotiations and a creative approach to finding cost savings

    + SAP experience

    + Intermediate Excel knowledge (Normal User 80% or higher)

    + Strong communication skills

    + Completed Bachelor's Degree

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Strong negotiation skills

    + Knowledge of Ford systems

    + Experience with Ariba

    + Familiarity with S4 Hana

    + Must complete Excel Normal User Test (80% or higher)

    Work Environment

    The role requires working onsite in Dearborn for 3 days initially, moving to 4 days onsite, and potentially 5 days depending on leadership decisions. The work schedule is 40 hours per week, from 8 AM to 5 PM, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch. The dress code is business casual. The company culture is aligned with the ONE FORD philosophy, emphasizing teamwork and a collective effort towards the company's success.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $60.00/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 hybrid position in Allen Park,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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.