Purchasing Associate

Aston Carter
Riverside, CA
Category Purchasing
Job Description
Role Overview

The company is seeking a skilled professional with experience in supply chain, direct purchasing, and/or indirect purchasing within a manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive (OEM or sub-tier supplier) or aftermarket-related operations.

What You Will Do

Procure materials ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, oversee RFQ process, and analyze pricing to meet cost objectives.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will excel in supply chain management, purchasing, negotiation, and have experience with components procurement, logistics, warehouse operations, procurement activities, and data management.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in a purchasing or expeditor role
  • Experience in automotive or aerospace industry
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, vlookup, and formulas
  • Experience with ERP systems, ideally Epicor, with openness to other systems
  • Understanding of supply chain operations, contracts, and supplier performance metrics

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental & Vision
  • Critical Illness
  • Accident
  • 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)
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