Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Job Description

Key responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, reviewing product quality, and leading the procurement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with company executives and internal departments to develop a lean manufacturing schedule and just-in-time inventory system.

• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices.

• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.

• Monitor inventory to ensure material availability for production needs.

• Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.

• Attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers.

• Negotiate and maintain contracts for compliance with terms and conditions, monitor supplier progress, and ascertain the quality of service provided.

• Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with all suppliers.

• Serve as a liaison between suppliers, manufacturers, and relevant internal departments.

• Communicate with internal departments to ensure accurate and timely payments to suppliers.

• Review purchase orders prior to transmission.

• Maintain records of materials ordered and received, including mill certifications.

• Review purchase requisitions against monthly inventory.

• Resolve claims against suppliers.

• Confirm updated inventory costs in manufacturing software.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of purchasing experience,

• Bachelor's degree.

• Experience in contract negotiation.

• Vendor management experience.

• Proven financial acumen and negotiation skills.

• Demonstrated accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.

• Ability to adapt and prioritize changing assignments or multiple priorities and tasks.

Work Environment

The position is on-site five days a week at the office in Warren, MI.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Warren, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 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® double diamond 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.

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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.