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Aston Carter Procurement Manager in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Description:

Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports.

Keeps informed of economic, industrial, and other trends that affect markets, prices, and delivery conditions.

Reviews and monitors requisitions, supply sources, supplies, quotations, terms, etc.

Recommends major purchases of materials on the basis of anticipated changes in prices or on unusual availability situations.

Works extensively with internal entities to streamline and enhance workflows for purchasing.

Reviews conformance to company policy.

Handles all contract negotiations and coordinates vendor selection.

Monitors performance and capabilities of vendors to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, and price commitments.

Develops and installs clerical and office procedures and practices, and studies workflow, sequence of operations, and office arrangement to determine areas for improvement.

Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.

Supervises and evaluates job performance of purchasing department personnel.

Acts as a liaison in dealings between vendors and user departments.

Performs duties in the department as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

-No degree with a minimum of 4 – 6 years of management experience, OR

-Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 0 - 2 years of management experience

Intermediate digital literacy in MS Excel, Word, Outlook

Experience managing a commodity group and negotiating MSA contracts

Experience Level:

Expert Level

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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