Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our team. This role involves managing a purchasing deck within Service Parts for a renowned automotive customer service division. The position supports the Indirect/Packaging organization, focusing on negotiating services, program management, and market testing to find the best value.

Responsibilities

Manage purchasing activities for goods, materials, components, or services, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets.Support the purchasing function and collaborate with relevant departments to address any supply issues impacting business operations.Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal departments concerning purchasing processes and new projects.Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and supplier performance to identify risks or opportunities.Analyze costs and review cost reduction activities, providing insights for continuous business improvements.Negotiate contracts and improve pricing and business terms with suppliers, seeking opportunities for business savings.Build and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring effective communication.Conduct research for new components and suppliers, compiling data for supplier performance 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, charts, and status updates on open assignments and projects.Perform market tests, analyze responses, and manage sourcing of parts.Review open vehicles off road (VOR) and backorders, expediting parts delivery as necessary.

Essential Skills

3+ years of experience in Commodity Purchasing within the automotive industry (preferably OEM, Tier 1).3+ years of experience in analyzing cost breakdowns and market testing with a strong analytical skill set.Experience in providing recommendations based on data-driven findings for vendor selection and sourcing.Strong communication skills.Bachelor's Degree.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Strong negotiation skills.Proficiency in Ariba and S4/SAP.Must complete Excel Normal User Test with a score of 80% or higher.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Dearborn,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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 for other accommodation options.

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