Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Job Description

This position is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials and equipment from suppliers for all brands. The role involves managing production meetings, resolving quality issues, handling engineering changes, and managing sales requests. The successful candidate will also be responsible for daily, weekly, and quarterly tasks.

ResponsibilitiesNegotiate material components from manufacturing representatives or other sellers based on quality, cost, service, and delivery standards.Confer with new suppliers to seek out more cost-efficient products and establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships, fostering feedback and continuous improvement.Generate reports needed for procurement using MRP-II, business planning software, and other computer applications to forecast material requirements, determine delivery dates, and obtain the best price of materials according to market trends while meeting inventory goals.Create and review material requisitions and purchase orders for materials on a consistent and timely basis to support plant operations and meet/exceed inventory goals.Coordinate and take ownership for programs that assist the operation in meeting/exceeding inventory objectives while ensuring build schedules can be produced as needed.Contact approved carriers to arrange for transportation of purchases and expedite shipping of critically needed materials within budgeted guidelines while supporting customer requirements and commitments.Provide volume forecasts to suppliers to ensure future supply needs can be met and to negotiate price discounts.Take corrective action with suppliers for defective or damaged materials and communicate with shipping, receiving, and QA personnel to determine and control conditions of goods and services.Work closely with management, plant personnel, and suppliers to develop ways of improving the quality of materials and reducing landed costs.Work within established guidelines related to system parameters and approved supplier lists to improve inter-departmental processes.Initiate action to prevent problems, document quality problems, contribute to problem solutions, verify implementation of solutions, control further processing when a problem is identified, and protect the environment, including preventing pollution.Essential SkillsAt least 1+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or related supply chain fields.Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs preferred).Experience with ERP or MRP systems (e.g., SAP).Applying Continuous Improvement tools and concepts.Ability to travel when needed.Additional Skills & QualificationsAPICS CPIM or CSCP accreditation.Experience with Epicor.Negotiation experience.Experience in commodity pricing, sourcing, casting, or hydraulics.Knowledge of fasteners.Associate or Bachelor’s degree.Work Environment

The position is 100% in-office, working Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. The role is based in Surrey and involves working closely with a team of three purchasing and planning staff.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $72000.00/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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Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

\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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