Program Buyer

Description

· Executes all operational purchasing activities, including creating and managing purchase orders (PO) while ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules.

· Ensures data maintenance by keeping all master data up to date across systems (e.g., SAP, eRFx).

· Acts as the first-level escalation for the production site, mitigating shortages, expediting urgent orders, and coordinating with Production, Planning, and Logistics to ensure continuous supply.

· Acts as the primary point of contact for suppliers, monitoring delivery performance and addressing supply risks with cross-functional teams.

· Manages delivery discrepancies, coordinates with suppliers and Quality teams, and ensures timely resolution and corrective actions.

· Monitors inventory levels, supports optimization, manages Last Time Buy (LTB), and coordinates obsolescence and alternative solutions with Engineering.

· Serves as a key interface with Program Management and operational teams, participates in meetings, communicates risks, and supports program milestones.

· Pulls Costed BOM for serial production program on request.

· Establishes Forward BOM on Top Spend/Key Serial Production Programs

· Supports global purchasing with sourcing recommendations based on regional performance of the supply base.

· Actively raise and supports VA/VE initiatives, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and collaborates with category teams on sourcing strategies.

· Participates in continuous improvement activities across products, tools, processes, and programs.

· Work cooperatively with peers to implement consistent policies, procedures, strategies, and reporting practices.

· Supports implementation of relevant standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 45001).

· Communicates relevant information to management to support decision-making and strategy development.

· Performs other duties as required to support program objectives.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

-Knowledge of product development practices in the automotive field including knowledge of the application and delivery of advanced electronic systems into the automotive industry.

-Skills in problem-solving, keen analytical abilities in a team setting and knowledge in risk management.

-Willingness to perform "hands-on" work.

-Advanced knowledge of MS Office package

-Good team and people skills, including interpersonal skills that are required to lead, mentor, communicate, and build the technical capabilities of a cross-functional and cross-cultural organization.

-Able to work effectively in a global environment.

-Able to represent technical topics internally and externally.

-Able to maintain confidentiality.

-Expert communication skills

-Expert written and oral communication.

-Negotiation skills.

-Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently.

-Self-starter who can work in a fast paced and multifaceted environment.

-Strong and effective decision-making skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Southfield, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Southfield,MI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 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…