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Aston Carter Purchasing Coordinator in Kansas City, Kansas
Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator
Job Description
As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will be responsible for procuring a wide range of materials necessary for precast concrete production. This includes sourcing cement, aggregates, admixtures, reinforcing materials, formwork materials, sealing and curing compounds, and other miscellaneous supplies. You will identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery time, while establishing and maintaining strong relationships with them.
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery time.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and resolve delivery or quality issues.
Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Coordinate with the inventory team to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent shortages.
Analyze market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Conduct regular price comparisons and negotiate contracts for the best possible pricing.
Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier agreements, and inventory levels.
Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities, inventory status, and cost analyses.
Work closely with production, engineering, and quality control teams to understand material requirements and resolve supply-related issues.
Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide insights and updates on procurement activities.
Essential Skills
3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing or construction.
Experience using purchasing software such as Sage.
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Proficiency in cost analysis and inventory management.
Ability to organize and establish procurement processes in a new role.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, construction management, or a related field is preferred.
Work Environment
The position is on-site Monday to Friday. The office is connected to a concrete facility, vehicles may get dust on them. The role offers profit sharing and the opportunity to start in the early stages of a rapidly growing company. While there may not be many opportunities for job title growth, there is potential for increased responsibilities and pay.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00
BenefitsFULLTIME YEAR-ROUND WORKMedical, Dental & Vision Benefit’s after 60 DaysCompetitive Compensation & Profit SharingAvailable Over Time401K with MatchInternal promotional opportunitiesCompany Sustainability – Since 1940
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025.
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.