Aston Carter's client is seeking a Buyer to join their team! This individual will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Negotiate material components from manufacturing representatives.Confer with new suppliers to seek out most cost-efficient products.Generates reports needed for procurement.Create and review material requisitions and purchase orders for materials on a consistent and timely basis.Coordinate and take ownership for programs that will assist the operation in meeting/exceeding inventory objectives while ensuring build schedules can be produced as needed.Contact approved carriers to arrange transportation of purchases and expedite shipping of critically needed materials.Provide volume forecasts to suppliers to ensure future supply needs can be met.Take corrective action with suppliers for defective or damaged materials and Communicate with personnel to determine and control conditions of goods and services.Work closely with management, personnel and suppliers to develop ways of improving material quality and reduce costs.Work within established guidelines related to system parameters and approved supplier lists.Other essential duties and responsibilities as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must Haves:

•\t1+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or related supply chain fields (review material orders, purchase orders, transportation of purchases, negotiate with suppliers, **running MRP, cutting purchase orders, following up on past dues, review orders with suppliers, strategic sourcing piece)

•\tAnalytical skills to maneuver through all Microsoft products

•\tExperience using MS Excel

•\tGreat attitude and willingness to learn

•\tERP or MRP Experience

•\tApplying Continuous Improvement tools and concepts

•\tExperience with blueprint (quoting, measurements)

• Familiar with steel, aluminum or commodities

Nice to Have:

•\tAPICS CPIM (Planning and Inventory Manager) or APICS CSCP (Supply chain management) accreditation

•\tEpicor Experience

•\tNegotiation Experience

•\tCommodity Pricing

•\tSourcing Experience

•\tCasting or Hydraulics Experience

•\tFasteners Knowledge

•\tAssociate or Bachelor’s degree

•\tMust be able to travel when needed

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $73000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Surrey,BC.

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\n À propos d'Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.\n

\n \n La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion\n \n

\n Chez Aston Carter, la diversité et l’inclusion constituent le pont vers l’équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par : \n

\n \n L’embauche des talents diversifiés ;\n Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;\n La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;\n L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.\n

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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\n\n \n About 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.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

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:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

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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