Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Job Description

The Procurement Specialist will manage global material shortages and support purchasing activities for assigned programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role serves as the primary purchasing interface to global plants, ensuring alignment between production needs and supplier capabilities while contributing to safer, cleaner, and more intelligent mobility solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve critical supply escalations for global manufacturing sites to minimize production disruptions.

• Escalate material shortages within supplier leadership teams to ensure timely and appropriate delivery responses.

• Update, analyze, and distribute global runout sheets by quantifying and manipulating data so that it aligns with overall production plans and supplier requirements.

• Provide flexibility to work outside normal business hours when needed to support other regions with urgent supply issues and escalations.

• Support escalation requests for on-time sample builds to meet program launch schedules and requirements.

• Participate actively in purchasing and operations meetings, providing supply chain insights and updates.

• Provide regular part shortage status updates to internal stakeholders and plants.

• Support analysis of new trends in the market and technology that may impact supply chain performance or sourcing strategies.

• Maintain productive, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers to support long-term collaboration and reliability.

• Serve as a key purchasing interface to all global plants for assigned programs, ensuring clear communication and alignment on material needs and delivery performance.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or an equivalent field.

• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing, Operations, or a related field within a manufacturing facility.

• Hands-on experience with supply chain management, procurement, material planning, and inventory management.

• Strong skills in logistics coordination, purchase order management, and inventory control.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including the ability to create and use Excel pivot tables for data analysis and reporting.

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems for supply chain and purchasing activities.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and prepare clear, accurate reports to support decision-making.

• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced global environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate within cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to represent technical and supply chain topics internally and externally.

• Proven ability to multitask and manage diverse assignments concurrently.

• High level of discretion with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Self-starter mindset with strong and effective decision-making skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant experience within the automotive electronics industry is preferred.

• Previous experience working with Tier 1 automotive suppliers is an advantage.

• Strong teamwork and people skills, with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across global sites.

• Demonstrated ability to support and build the technical capabilities of a cross-functional organization.

• Interest in and ability to support analysis of new market and technology trends impacting the supply chain.

• Openness to a contract role with potential for extension or conversion to a direct hire position, depending on business needs and performance.

Work Environment

This position is fully on-site at a manufacturing facility in Holly, MI, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role operates in a fast-paced, high-pressure production environment that requires close collaboration with plant operations, purchasing, and global teams. You will use tools such as SAP, Microsoft Office (including advanced Excel), and other standard business systems to manage data, inventory, and supplier performance. The work culture emphasizes collaboration, responsiveness to global supply issues, and continuous improvement. As a contract position with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role, this opportunity offers exposure to a large, diversified organization with various departments and career paths. Standard professional attire appropriate for a manufacturing office setting is expected.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Holly, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Holly,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.