Senior Buyer - Onsite Chesterfield, MI | Cost-Saving Pro

Aston Carter; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus program

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and oversee procurement processes from vendor selection to contract execution. The role requires collaboration with engineering and quality teams to define supplier requirements and ensure timely delivery.

The successful candidate will have extensive procurement experience in automotive or related sectors, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience with FCA, GM, Ford, Volkswagen, and/or Honda preferred; others considered.
• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain, business, technical, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, procedures, and terms & conditions.
• Collaborate with product engineering and quality organizations to define detailed supplier requirements.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Administer online purchasing systems.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment or products.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Negotiate contracts and formulate policies with suppliers.
• Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
• Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
• Implement organizational process or policy changes.
• Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information and coordinate with external parties to exchange information.

Skills

Procurement & supply chain management

Automotive OEM experience (FCA, GM, F

High mix low volume manufacturing

Powertrain/driveline/brake line buying

ERP/MRP proficiency

Advanced Excel

Cost modeling & market analysis

Negotiation & problem-solving

Project management across programs

Excellent communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain, business, technical, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aston Carter seeks a Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and oversee procurement processes from vendor selection to contract execution. The role requires collaboration with engineering and quality teams to define supplier requirements and ensure timely delivery.

The successful candidate will have extensive procurement experience in automotive or related sectors, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.