Strategic Category Buyer – Hybrid in Dearborn

Aston Carter; EE. UU.; Híbrido; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

purchasing

supply chain

services purchasing

commodity strategy

commodity buying

buyer purchasing

Purchase order

Educación

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

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

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.