Columbus, IN, 47202, USA
6 days ago
Procurement Specialist
Aston Carter is looking to hire a procurement specialist in Columbus, IN. This position offers competitive pay with a top company in the area! Job Description As a key member of the Aftermarket team, this position will assist in the strategic management of Toyota's parts programs by continually providing a competitive advantage in the marketplace b This position will utilize current ERP and planning systems to maintain efficient inventory levels and ensure an appropriate customer fill-rate, while identifying and addressing any issues to ensure on-time delivery. Through collaboration with a global supply base, this position will identify opportunities to drive strategic initiatives that can result in improved lead-time, inventory reduction, & cost reductions through improved procurement processes. + Support the development and implementation of best practices related to inventory management and material control + Lead expediting and lead-time reduction activities to exceed customer expectations and drive the industry’s best-in-class Customer fill-rate + Analyze usage, sales, market trends, and price trends in order to make recommendations and proactively drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives + Support supplier negotiations and review of supply contracts, agreements, lead-times, delivery methods, quality requirements, cost reduction, etc. + Lead quality efforts with all vendors to drive the industry’s best-in-class PPM + Proactively participate in the vendor review, audit, and evaluation program and Supplier Corrective Action Report process + Drives continuous improvement results in current purchasing procedures, always focusing on the elimination of waste and non-value added activities + Maintains purchasing documents, files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines + Assists the Procurement Manager in all Purchasing activities and special projects + Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner + Complete additional duties as assigned Skills & Qualifications + Either entry level grad with General Business or Supply Chain degree + 1-5 years of work experience where utilizing JD Edwards, SAP, CRM, etc. to support purchasing dept. + Super important that this person displays urgency with a can do attitude in the interview. If interested please apply below! Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 fully onsite position in Columbus,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.
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