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Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, plays a vital role in supporting the procurement department by assisting Buyer II, Buyer III, and other professionals in sourcing and purchasing goods, products, and services for the organization. The primary responsibility is to ensure the on-time fulfillment of customer orders categorized as high priority. This role requires meticulous coordination, proactive communication, and effective critical thinking skills.

• Assist Buyers in researching, evaluating, and selecting vendors and supplies based on pricing, quality, availability, and reliability

• Identify and categorize customer orders that fall under the "High Alert" status based on predetermined criteria, such as urgency, customer importance, or specific requirements.

• Collaborate with the purchasing team to ensure these orders receive immediate attention.

• Regularly update stakeholders, highlighting potential delays or opportunities.

• Work closely with sales, production, logistics, purchasing, and customer experience teams for seamless coordination.

• Communicate special requirements related to High Alert orders.

• Maintain open communication with Customer Experience Reps, providing updates on escalated challenges.

• Address concerns or inquiries promptly and professionally.

• Vendor communication

• Liaise with vendors to expedite procurement and on-time delivery for High Alert orders.

• Coordinate special arrangements for tight deadlines, delivery schedules, or specific customer needs.

• Ensure procurement documentation compliance with company policies.

• Generate regular reports summarizing High Alert order fulfillment performance.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Bachelor degree in degree supply chain management (preferred) not required

• 1-2 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing related position

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Detailed attention oriented

  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.

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