Buyer

Aston Carter is currently looking to hire an experienced Buyer for an opening on the North side of Columbus!!

Job Description

The candidate will purchase raw materials, equipment, machinery, components, and supplies at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, delivery, and other factors for development and business operations. Work independently and with other purchasing and technical teams in performing a full range of procurement functions, including tool/part cost negotiation/evaluation, cost reduction research, assigned parts/parts procurement, supplier cost/quality/delivery management, and parts procurement delivery/administration. Acts as a liaison to suppliers and project design teams with minimal supervision, conducts cost assessments, monitors supplier quality/delivery, and relays changes in quantity, quality standards, and/or deadlines. The candidate will address quality issues and recommend countermeasures, negotiate with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met, and coordinate shipment/delivery with limited supervision. Supports planning and issuing Purchase Orders (POs) for all projects, confirms appropriate supplier selection for existing and new parts, and ensures required parts/lead times per drawing issue schedule/delivery dates, and specifications/procurement needs are met. Interfaces with suppliers to obtain Request for Quotes (RFQs) to establish target costs prior to project builds, analyzes supplier quotes, and negotiates costs for all projects. Coordinates parts procurement administration, including tracking open parts requests/orders/changes and generating Open Order Reports.

Hard Skills

cost negotiation/evaluation

cost reduction research

supplier cost/quality/delivery management

parts procurement delivery/administration

issuing Purchase Orders (POs)

Request for Quotes (RFQs) analysis

Soft Skills

independent work

team collaboration

liaison capabilities

problem-solving

negotiation

time management

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.