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Description:
Monday-Friday, onsite, 8am-5pm
Essential Responsibilities
• Develops, Coordinates and implements the local regional purchasing strategy for the glass and seals
• Works with multidisciplinary team to continuously optimize cost, quality and performance supplier panel
• Performs independent market analysis to identify new suppliers with the most competitive costs to meet current and future requirements
• Works with multidisciplinary team to prepare and perform costing workshops to establish standard cost models with strategic suppliers
• Develops strong supplier relationships while also monitoring and improving the quality and competitiveness of suppliers and develop corrective action plans with Supplier Development (if needed)
• Performs regular supplier visits and participate in audits
Skills:
Purchasing, Procurement, Supply chain, Sap, Buyer purchasing, Glass, sealing, Negotiation, Purchase order, tier one supplier, oem, global purchasing, cost control
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• 4-year technical degree or degree in business science with high technical affinity or comparable training with specific qualifications
• 3 plus years of experience (preferably with Tier 1 automotive supplier(s))
• Tier 1 supplier experience with OEM a plus
• Profound knowledge of glass & seals category including processes, cost drivers & regional and global markets
• Experience in handling cost calculations and cost modeling with proven track record of successful implementation at key suppliers
• Must have strong negotiation skills
• High Proficiency in MS Office and SAP, Power BI
Experience Level:
Expert Level
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.