Aston Carter · 6 hours ago
Senior Purchasing Manager
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions and is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager. In this role, you will implement corporate purchasing systems, foster supplier partnerships, and ensure compliance with Department of Defense requirements.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain corporate purchasing systems and procedures
Foster partnerships with suppliers to enhance performance
Ensure compliance with Department of Defense requirements through CPSR policies
Collaborate with other managers to determine supply needs
Negotiate subcontracts and purchasing arrangements based on technical understanding
Maintain and furnish purchasing records, analyses, cost data, and reports
Manage material demand and supply flow with purchasing planners and coordinators
Expedite materials from suppliers through receiving and inspection
Administer packaging and shipping per customer requirements
Administer supplier improvement processes and performance measures
Ensure adequate resources for the purchasing/supply chain team
Accomplish continuous improvement initiatives focusing on cost savings
Implement training programs for purchasing policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with AS9100
Experience with Contractor Purchasing System Reviews
Strong contract negotiation skills for complex requests
Knowledge of DFAR, international shipping, purchasing, ERP, process improvement, and vendor management
Bachelor's Degree in Materials Management, Business Operations/Administration, Finance, or related field
10+ years of purchasing experience within the aerospace or electronics manufacturing industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
US Citizenship is required
Preferred
Supervisory experience is a plus
Certifications from industry associations such as CPM/CPPM are a plus
Benefits
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)
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase