Category Buyer

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a procurement professional for a contract role in Dearborn, MI. The position is hybrid and pays $35.00-$45.00 per hour, reflecting intermediate sourcing experience and strong collaboration with Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Program Management.

The ideal candidate will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, analyze market trends, and support cost reduction while ensuring policy compliance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or related functions.
• Purchasing experience in Direct, Indirect or Services Purchasing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Nice to have: strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, industry experience, supplier relationship management, procurement systems knowledge, project management, and CPSM/CPM/APICS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, products, or services.
• Lead supplier selection, sourcing, and negotiation activities.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Manage supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cost reduction and productivity objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Program Management.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and commercial opportunities.
• Support business continuity and supply chain risk mitigation activities.
• Prepare recommendations and presentations for management review.
• Drive compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.

Skills

purchasing

supply chain

services purchasing

commodity strategy

commodity buying

buyer purchasing

Purchase order

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, products, or services.Leading supplier selection, sourcing, and negotiation activities.Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.Managing supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.Supporting cost reduction and productivity objectives.Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Program Management.Analyzing market trends, supplier capabilities, and commercial opportunities.Supporting business continuity and supply chain risk mitigation activities.Preparing recommendations and presentations for management review.Driving compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.

Skills

purchasing, supply chain, services purchasing, commodity strategy, commodity buying, buyer purchasing, Purchase order

Top Skills Details

purchasing,supply chain,services purchasing,commodity strategy,commodity buying,buyer purchasing,Purchase order

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must Haves:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, supplier management, manufacturing, engineering, operations, or related business functions.
• Purchasing experience in Direct Purchasing, Indirect Purchasing or Services Purchasing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice to Have:

• Strategic sourcing experience.
• Supplier negotiation experience.
• Automotive, manufacturing, logistics, technology, or industrial industry experience.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and commercial contracting processes.
• Project management experience.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, APICS, or similar credentials.

Education:Must have completed Bachelors Degree in related field

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Dearborn,MI.

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® Platinum Award 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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.