Procurement Buyer

BuyerMonday-FridayThe Buyer is responsible for developing and maintaining core supplier relationships. Buyers will source food products needed, obtain quotes, negotiate prices and place purchase orders for materials required to reach production goals. Buyers play an integral part in the achievement of on time delivery, quality, productivity, and inventory goals. JOB DUTIES

Purchase produce, fruit vegetables, perishables

Handle items with an expiration date

Initiates quote process with suppliers, evaluates supplier bids, and participates in price negotiations

Maintains purchase order updating delivery dates, prices or other required supplier information

Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories

Executes purchase order cancellations and resolves invoice discrepancies

Places orders for submitted purchase requisitions

Review orders for accuracy, pricing, and delivery

Prepares reports, plans and updates metrics as required

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma required

Minimum of 3+ years of procurement/purchasing experience

Food and beverage experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (v-lookups experience highly preferred)

Advanced to expert level negotiation and problem-solving skills require

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.