Strategic Procurement Lead — Cost Savings & Suppliers

Aston Carter; Camarillo (CA); Sur place; USD 81 000 - 99 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Résumé du poste

Aston Carter seeks a Procurement Manager in Camarillo, CA to oversee purchasing and supplier management, ensuring cost, quality, and timely sourcing. You will negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and partner with operations and finance.

The role emphasizes process development, policy maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize spend and mitigate risk. This onsite position requires strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing vendors and negotiating contracts.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/purchasing systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day procurement and purchasing activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, and service agreements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved purchasing efficiencies.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, quality, and delivery.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
• Partner with operations and inventory teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels and qualify new suppliers when needed.
• Resolve supplier, pricing, delivery, and quality issues.
• Analyze procurement spend and provide reporting on costs, savings, and supplier performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and inventory planning activities.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies and processes.
• Help mitigate supply chain risk by identifying alternate suppliers and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and applicable requirements.

Connaissances

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytics

Excel

ERP systems

Cross-functional

Manufacturing environment

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field

Outils

ERP purchasing systems

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Aston Carter seeks a Procurement Manager in Camarillo, CA to oversee purchasing and supplier management, ensuring cost, quality, and timely sourcing. You will negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and partner with operations and finance.

The role emphasizes process development, policy maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize spend and mitigate risk. This onsite position requires strong analytical and negotiation skills.