Specialist I, Procurement

Summary:

Under the guidance of the department leadership, this role is responsible for executing procurement strategies and tactical plans at Astemo. The position supports the Purchasing Team in daily procurement and supplier management activities to ensure compliant operations within Astemo. This role will be primarily onsite at our Greenfield, IN site, with remote work possible occasionally. This will be a contingent role for at least 90 days, with the intention of converting to full-time employment.

Essential Functions:

• Send and track Requests for Quotation, monitor responses, and compile data for buyer review
• Process price change notices, record and verify updates in the ERP or purchasing system
• Support supplier surveys by coordinating and collecting supplier feedback, and reporting to leadership
• Maintain the tooling database, ensuring records are current and accurate
• Keep supplier records current by updating contact information and compliance certificates
• Support audit activities by preparing purchasing records and supplier documentation for review
• Provide general administrative support to buyers and the purchasing manager as needed
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing and supply chain function

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Possess ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications (including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and current ERP system).
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills required.
• This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a purchasing or administrative support role
• Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing facility preferred

Working Conditions & Requirements:

• Required to work 40hrs per week, as well as any required overtime.
• Up to 5% domestic travel may be required as needed.
• Primarily in-office, within our automotive manufacturing facility.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.