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Senior Purchasing Manager
Aston Carter • Warren, MI 48093 • Posted 6 days ago
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We are seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager responsible for purchasing e-pumps for electrical vehicles. This role involves managing a team of four, including MRO buyers and Supplier Development Engineers, and potentially a future Sr. Buyer. The position requires hands-on management, strong negotiating skills, and experience in purchasing PCB semi-conductors globally. The role reports to the Purchasing Director in China and has a dotted line to the VP in Michigan, playing a crucial role in elevating the company to the next level.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of four, including 2 MRO buyers and 2 Supplier Development Engineers.
- Potentially hire a Sr. Buyer in the future.
- Report to the Purchasing Director in China with a dotted line to the VP in Michigan.
- Perform purchasing tasks and know where to source materials.
- Elevate the company to the next level while wearing many hats in a growing organization.
Qualifications
Required
- Purchasing management experience
- Global purchasing experience
- MRO purchasing experience
- Semiconductor experience
- Print circuit board (PCB) experience
- Strong negotiation skills
Preferred
- Strong leadership skills
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm that offers specialized staffing solutions in areas like accounting & finance, customer support, operations & administrative, and governance & risk compliance. They provide business services, consulting, and managed solutions to help companies optimize their workforce management. Aston Carter is committed to delivering exceptional service, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers job opportunities across various industries on their job board.
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Sr. Purchasing Manager responsible for purchasing e-pumps for electrical vehicles. You will manage a team of four, including 2 MRO buyers and 2 Supplier Development Engineers (SDEs). There is potential for a Sr. Buyer to join your team in the future. You will report to the Purchasing Director in China with a dotted line to the VP in Michigan. This role requires someone who can elevate the company to the next level while wearing many hats in a growing organization. This position is very hands-on, requiring you to perform the purchasing tasks and know where to source materials. Strong negotiating skills are essential.
The company is a Tier 1 global supplier of engine and transmission components. This role requires someone with experience purchasing PCB semi-conductors and experience working globally.
Hard Skills
+ Purchasing management
+ Global purchasing experience
+ MRO purchasing experience
+ Semiconductor experience
+ Print circuit board experience (PCB)
+ Strong negotiation skills
Soft Skills
+ Strong leadership skills
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.
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