Automotive Commodity Buyer — Hybrid in Raymond, OH

Talentify; Raymond (OH); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Time Off / Vacation

Disability insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is recruiting a Commodity Buyer for our Raymond, OH site. The role focuses on managing supplier relationships, pricing, and cost reduction initiatives for automotive parts, evaluating supply bases and supplier capabilities to deliver best value in cost, quality, and delivery.

The successful candidate will handle a portfolio of 8-10 suppliers with annual spend of $150M-$300M, use SAP and Excel to analyze data, and collaborate with engineering and design teams on sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles in manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Excel for analysis and reporting.
• Experience with purchase order management and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage a commodity portfolio of 8-10 suppliers with annual spend of $150M-$300M.
• Analyze commodities, suppliers, manufacturing processes, and supply markets.
• Monitor industry trends and market pricing.
• Lead supplier selection activities for new and existing vehicle models.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and global stakeholders on sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Establish cost targets and negotiate pricing to meet objectives.
• Drive annual cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Process supplier quotations and maintain procurement records.
• Coordinate procurement for new model launches and commodity changes.
• Utilize SAP, purchasing systems, and Excel to manage activities and reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Data analysis

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related

Tools

SAP

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Aston Carter is recruiting a Commodity Buyer for our Raymond, OH site. The role focuses on managing supplier relationships, pricing, and cost reduction initiatives for automotive parts, evaluating supply bases and supplier capabilities to deliver best value in cost, quality, and delivery.

The successful candidate will handle a portfolio of 8-10 suppliers with annual spend of $150M-$300M, use SAP and Excel to analyze data, and collaborate with engineering and design teams on sourcing strategies.