Aston Carter

Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

Join our dynamic FCSD Purchasing team, where you will have a pivotal role in supporting the Chassis Department. You will be working under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager, engaging in key responsibilities such as data analysis, negotiating and communicating with suppliers, administrative reporting, and crafting presentations. The role calls for analyzing data from both internal and external sources, developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies, and managing supplier price change requests among other tasks. You will also be responsible for ensuring supplier adherence to global terms and conditions, resolving quality issues, and managing part sourcing and pricing issues.

Hard Skills

• Purchasing

• Analysis

• Excel

• Strong analytical skills

• Experience in creating cost savings

• Excellent presentation (PowerPoint) skills

Soft Skills

• Very strong communicator

• Comfortable with conflict

• Strong business acumen

• Self-starter

• Ability to take initiative

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 365 Day(s).

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Dearborn, Michigan and some days remote.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role requiring presence in one of the Hub Centers in Dearborn for 3 days a week. You will be part of a small team of 3-5 people, reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager. The dress code is business casual. Work hours are flexible, from 8-5, within core business hours of 9-3, Monday to Friday, for a 40-hour week with no overtime. Our culture is family and team-oriented, embodying values such as putting people first, integrity, curiosity, and a drive to innovate.

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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.