Job Title: Buyer Job Description The Buyer will be an integral part of the Customer Service Division, specifically handling purchasing of Underbody/Chassis Components. This role requires a strong communicator who is comfortable with conflict and possesses good business acumen. The individual must be self-motivated and solution-oriented, capable of gathering data to address issues effectively. Responsibilities + Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets. + Support the purchasing function and communicate any supply problems impacting business operations. + Act as an interface between suppliers and relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects. + Monitor and advise on issues presenting risk or opportunity to the organization. + Analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers. + Provide cost analysis and review cost reduction activities. + Collaborate with procurement to review opportunities for continuous improvement. + Negotiate contracts to improve prices and terms with suppliers. + Build and maintain supplier relationships and ensure effective communication. + Conduct research for new components and suppliers. + Compile data relating to supplier performance for evaluation. + Resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues with suppliers. + Address supplier shortages and past-due situations. + Update and maintain commodity strategies. + Develop cost estimates for savings negotiations and mitigate supplier uplift requests. + Produce weekly reports and status updates on assignments and projects. + Perform market tests, analyze responses, and award sourcing of parts. + Review open vehicles off road (VOR) and backorders weekly and expedite parts delivery. Essential Skills + 1+ years of purchasing/buyer experience. + Automotive purchasing experience. + Intermediate Excel skills (testing required). + Motivated, self-starter, solution-oriented individual. Additional Skills & Qualifications + SAP experience. + Takes initiative, quick learner. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $37.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Allen Park,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2025. 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. 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.