Associate Buyer

at Aston Carter in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Buyer

Our client, a Privately Held Environmental Services Company, is seeking an Associate Buyer. In this role, you will initiate and execute all requested purchases for assigned categories, ensuring product conformance to specifications and adherence to confirmed order quantities and shipping schedules, all at the lowest total cost. You’ll manage the assigned supply base, recommend changes to existing supply strategies, and interface with various departments as needed. Daily responsibilities include executing purchase requisitions, securing quotations, managing supplier capacities, driving cost reduction projects, establishing KPIs for key suppliers, maintaining data integrity in the SAP system, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelors Degree

+ 2-3 years of purchasing experience (Indirect or Direct)

+ ERP experience, SAP preferred

+ Proficient in Excel

Responsibilities:

1. Initiates and executes formal purchase requisitions for all requested Direct and Indirect materials and services for the assigned company location. Secures formal quotations from the approved supply base and analyzes against current/historical actual costs and requester’s delivery requirements. Provides recommendations for any variances to the original estimate.

2. Communicates (and manages) performance expectations and general requirements to the assigned supply base.

3. Manages supplier capacities/lead times and determines MOQs/EOQs to manage costs and improve overall supply.

4. Provides planned order data to suppliers (where applicable) to drive capacity planning and on-time delivery requirements.

5. Identifies and makes recommendations for areas of cost reduction, and facilitates cost reduction projects with timely execution.

6. Establishes, measures, and reviews KPI’s for key suppliers, facilitating continuous improvement.

7. Initiates, supports, and/or assists with the identification and qualification of new sources of supply.

8. Maintains SAP system data integrity related to purchase order data (supplier, cost, delivery dates), and item data (standard cost, safety stock, supplier lead times, etc.)

9. Provides timely disposition on invoice discrepancies and non-conforming material, where applicable.

10. Provides support toward any Transportation, Freight, or Logistics issues as needed or required.

11. Supports Strategic Sourcing initiatives as required.

12. Special projects as assigned.

Contract Duration:

This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Months (Possibly Longer), but there is potential to go full-time with our client.

Work Environment:

This is an on-site position in Downtown Chicago with the option to work from home 3 days a month!

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.

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.