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Job Title: Direct Purchasing Agent

Job Description

As a Direct Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for sourcing the required materials based on the Bill Of Material (BOM) for battery cell and modules from designated suppliers both in the US and globally. You will develop annual and mid-long term demand plans, aligned with the marketing plan, and manage global SCM management. This includes conducting sourcing plans that encompass materials’ inventory, quantities, and delivery dates in conjunction with the factory plan. You will monitor suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries, materials within quality standard specifications, manage costs, and swiftly reconcile any discrepant materials. Additionally, you will define and monitor 4M changes, manage the development schedule and procurement, and ensure continuity business plans are in place to manage supplier risk. You will also manage and report on procurement performance, status of savings, and implementation plans, as well as manage procurement risk related to costs, deliveries, and inventory issues. Your responsibilities will include preparing, distributing, reviewing, and assessing RFQ/RFP to and from qualified suppliers, finalizing contracts, registering suppliers on the purchasing system, issuing POs, verifying invoices, and performing Monthly closing Management. You will support the optimization of core Purchasing processes and systems and ensure all vendors comply with our Ethical Sourcing policies.

Hard Skills

• SCM management

• RFQ/RFP preparation

• PO issuance

• Invoice verification

• Monthly closing management

Soft Skills

• Supplier monitoring

• Risk management

• Procurement performance management

• Contract negotiation

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Arlington, TN.

Work Environment

This position requires the candidate to work onsite in an office environment.

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.