Purpose of the Role:

Plans and analyzes materials using MRP. Purchase goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met. Take into consideration price, quality, and delivery and make certain there is continuity of supply to meet needs.

Responsibilities:

• Plan Materials from MRP.

• Purchase goods, materials, components, and services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery requirements.

• Ensure there is continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on production through review and maintenance of the shortage report.

• Attend daily shortage and production meetings to communicate with the operations team and discuss requirements and dates to support production.

• Generate vendor forecasts and cascade to distributors as required.

• Run Open Order and Exception reports. Action where required.

• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity with respect to reducing inventory.

• Negotiate contracts, improve prices, and business terms with suppliers.

• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews.

• Maintain a professional and ethical approach in relation to all suppliers in compliance with Belden company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures.

• Explore alternate sources for goods and materials.

• Evaluate quotations from potential suppliers. Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.

• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, and invoice issues.

• Respond in a timely manner to internal customers.

• Purchase MRO items to support Engineering, Quality and Production requirements.

Skills and Attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in a Configure to Order / Make to Order Medium Volume / High Mix manufacturing environment.

• Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with internal customers and suppliers.

• Skilled in managing priorities; self-actuated, sense of urgency, detail oriented.

• In-Depth knowledge of and experience with MRP.

• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of ERP, CRM, MS Office, Analytical Tools.

• Strong on negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven problem-solving skills.

• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Dedication to innovation and continuous improvement.

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.