Description:
Research: Researching vendors and wholesalers to find products that meet the company's needs
Negotiation: Negotiating contracts with suppliers to get a fair price, discounts, or wholesale prices
Quality evaluation: Evaluating the quality of goods
Budgeting: Staying within a budget
Inventory management: Managing inventory
Delivery: Ensuring that ordered products are received within the stated timeframe
Communication: Communicating supply problems to other departments and acting as an interface between suppliers and other departments
Trend monitoring: Monitoring market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers
Risk assessment: Assessing the financial risks of purchases and monitoring for issues that present risk or opportunity to the organization
Skills & Qualifications:
1+ years of buying experience (healthcare industry a plus)
1 + year of oracle experience
Bachelors degree preferred, not required
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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.