Job Information
Aston Carter Buyer in Kent, Washington
Description:
• Assist in sourcing and selecting suppliers for raw materials, packaging, and other supplies. • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings and quality standards.- not a must have • Coordinate with internal departments to determine procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of goods. • Monitor inventory levels and provide analysis and recommendations to optimize stock levels. • Resolve any issues or discrepancies with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, or quality concerns. • Stay up to date on industry trends, market conditions, and new products to make informed purchasing decisions. • Knowing where to place raw materials for inventory on hand. • Monitoring levels of supply •
Skills:
Purchasing, Procurement, Purchase order, Erp, Inventory, Data entry, Erp system, Supply chain, Mrp, Microsoft excel, Purchasing experience, Vendor management
Top Skills Details:
Purchasing,Procurement,Purchase order,Erp,Inventory,Data entry,Erp system
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• Beverage industry – nice to have • Strong negotiation skills and ability to build effective relationships with suppliers. • Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and experience with procurement software is a plus.
Experience Level:
Entry 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.