Buyer

Job Title: Buyer Location: Indianapolis, IN Employment: Contract (12 months) Industry: Manufacturing Compensation: $22.21/ Hour Schedule: 40hours /week About the Opportunity: As a Buyer, you will develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies that will drive long-term improvements in quality, cost and delivery, with engagement and support of key stakeholders so as to enhance competitive and commercial performance of client, its customers and suppliers. You will also operate within the supply chain management team/purchasing team across the full product/service life cycle, ensuring supplier commercial issues are resolved effectively and efficiently. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions: Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. What You’ll Do: Support or lead key contract negotiations, including completing costs analyses and negotiations on terms and conditions Managing work queue, including the sourcing of parts/services, raising and management of purchase documents Supplier operations and relationship management within commodity group Cost reduction / cost management to support the companies cost targets Support or lead development and execution of commodity strategies Job Requirements What You’ll Bring: High School Diploma or GED 6+ years of experience in operational, procurement or logistical What Sets You Apart: Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctor/ Doctor of Philosophy Previous procurement for government experience Adept with technical knowledge Purchasing experience in a global environment SAP Experience Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. #J-18808-Ljbffr