Purchasing Specialist

Description

The Supply Chain Analyst (Purchasing) will effectively manage supply chain material shortages at a global level as well updating & distributing the global runouts. This position is the primary purchasing interface to all global plants and includes all aspects of purchasing activities related to assigned program(s).

Your Responsibilities

•Assist the global sites for their critical supply escalations.

•Escalate shortages within the supplier leadership team(s) to ensure that suppliers respond appropriately with respect to the delivery.

•Update & distribution of the global runout sheets through quantifying, manipulating the data to ensure that it aligns with the overall production & supplier requirements as needed.

•Flexibility to work outside of normal working hours to support other regions with escalation of supply issues.

•Support escalation requests for on time sample builds & to meet the program launch requirements.

•Participates in other purchasing/operations meetings.

•Provide part shortage status updates.

•Supports analysis of new trends in market & technology.

•Maintains supplier relationships that are both productive and mutually beneficial

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

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

•Relevant experience within automotive electronics preferred.

•Knowledge of MS Office package

• Good team and people skills, including interpersonal skills that are required to lead, mentor, communicate, and build the technical capabilities of a cross-functional and cross-cultural organization.

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

• Able to represent technical topics internally and externally.

• Able to maintain confidentiality.

• Strong communication skills

• Strong written and oral communication.

• Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently.

• Self-starter who can work in a fast paced and multifaceted environment.

• Strong and effective decision-making skills

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 10, 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.