Aston Carter · 2 days ago
Procurement Category Lead
St Louis, MO
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$48.07/hr - $52.88/hr
5+ years expAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions, and they are seeking a Procurement Category Lead to manage procurement activities from cradle to grave. This role involves leading sourcing initiatives, managing negotiations, and supporting risk management and supplier evaluations.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate sourcing initiatives for assigned categories
Manage strategic commercial negotiations using product-appropriate bid technology such as e-RFX and e-auctions
Ensure all agreements adhere to internal approval and legal requirements
Support risk management initiatives by identifying and approving alternate suppliers
Assist plant buyers with the expedition of supplier purchase orders when necessary
Gather and provide regular market analysis, benchmark data, and supplier evaluations to support sales initiatives
Analyze inbound freight spend and identify savings opportunities in coordination with the logistics team
Coordinate communication and implementation of marketing-initiated artwork changes with suppliers
Analyze and evaluate potential supplier ESG risks and implement corrective actions
Approve invoices, investigate and resolve price discrepancies, and assist in budget preparation
Coordinate creation and maintenance of vendor price records and contracts within ERP
Provide escalation of supplier responses to customer complaints and nonconformance issues in cooperation with Quality Assurance
Support initial supplier approval and reapproval processes
Coordinate plant trials and ensure proper documentation in the trial database
Provide necessary input for annual supplier assessments
Create and maintain procurement reports and monthly KPI tracking
Qualification
Required
5 years of comprehensive procurement experience (cradle to grave procurement)
Experience in leading and managing categories
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Comfortable using Excel for data analysis
Determination, grit, and strong work ethic
Preferred
Experience in raw materials and/or ingredients procurement is preferred
Experience in the food and/or beverage industry is preferred
Benefits
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)
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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