Commodity Buyer II
Company: Aston Carter
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
Aston Carter is seeking a Commodities Buyer for one of Virginia
Beach's largest and most reputable employers! Description:
- Responsible for coordinating the procurement of multiple,
moderately complex components and parts, to support production and
operation
- Reviews and analyzes procurement requirements and places orders
accordingly, using appropriate system
- Researches and develops competent suppliers of high quality
components by preparing bids, proposals, or other informational
requests that contain material specification and supplier
operational data.
- Maintains positive relations with existing suppliers through
thorough communications of company philosophy, material
requirements, and pricing objectives.
- Contacts suppliers regarding material problems, such as delayed
receipt, poor quality, wrong items, etc., and resolves issues.
- Organizes and executes advanced negotiation techniques and
demonstrate consistent cost savings results and meet company
targets.
- Proactively performs supplier management activities through
business reviews, supplier visits, and risk assessments.
- Acts as the voice of the customer and able to clearly
communicate the companys needs and demands to the suppliers.
- Visits supplier locations to negotiate prices, review and
analyze operations, and check quality, evaluating short-term and
long-term ability of suppliers to meet company expectations.
- Works with other department personnel, such as Production,
Quality Assurance, Engineering, etc. to resolve defective or
unacceptable goods, plan for future requirements, or incorporate
technical needs into future bids and proposals.
- Maintains records and documentation pertaining to past
activities, order specifications, supplier specifications and
performance histories, etc. and provides information to management
as needed. Top Skills & Qualifications:
- IDEAL candidates will have 4+ years of experience in a
Manufacturing or Industrial background
- Purchasing within Commodity Spaces such as facilities,
construction, manufacturing, etc.
- Supply Chain Degree
- Overseas/International purchasing is a HUGE PLUS, especially
Germany! Please apply directly and send qualified resumes directly
to shunderwood@astoncarter.com!About Aston Carter:Please Note:
Scammers are posing as Aston Carter. We'll never contact you via
Gmail, Telegram, or WhatsApp and we'll never solicit money from
you. At Aston Carter, were dedicated to expanding career
opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business.
Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join
our team across a range of positions from recruiting, sales and
delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have
the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is
rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.Established in
1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm,
providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than
7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and
more than 200 offices, we extend our clients capabilities by
seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address todays
workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative
solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit
AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a
global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal
opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regards 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 call 888-237-6835
or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other
accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this
position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the
job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for
questions about this position.
Keywords: Aston Carter, Virginia Beach , Commodity Buyer II, Accounting, Auditing , Virginia Beach, Virginia
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