• Purchasing Agent

    Aston Carter (Rochester Hills, MI)


    Job Title: Purchase Buyer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a motivated Purchase Buyer to join our team. As the Purchase Buyer, you will be responsible for adhering to and maintaining Purchase SOPs, managing routine executions, and ensuring cost control and escalation procedures. Your role will involve domestic and international sourcing for automation and logistics, developing a robust supplier base, and monitoring supplier account payables.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop alternate sourcing strategies and ensure substitutes for each commodity.

    + Review indent, prioritize urgencies, and initiate procurement processes.

    + Ensure on-time procurement at optimal cost and resolve procurement-related queries with Stores and Accounts.

    + Manage procurement of Capex and monitor compliance records for timely actions.

    + Utilize and liquidate excess inventory efficiently.

    + Analyze and define reorder levels and suggest cost-effective inventory management alternatives.

    + Ensure compliance with SOPs and resolve any raised queries.

    + Review pending PO reports weekly and PO versus achievement reports monthly.

    + Update goals and achievement folders for KRAs weekly.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, and supply chain management.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP, and SAP.

    + Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

    + Ability to troubleshoot supply chain issues and implement effective corrective actions.

    + Capability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within demanding timelines.

    + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

    + Proactive thinking and forecasting skills.

    + Periodic travel to suppliers and client sites.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.

    + Proven team player contributing positively to team culture and communication.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Rochester Hills, MI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

     

    Still working on getting.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Rochester Hills,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

    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.