Qualifications:

　　-Proficient w/ Excel, advanced formulas can be taught - basic Excel knowledge

　　-HS Diploma w/ 2 years experience in Supply Chain/Logistics/Inventory/Purchasing capacity

　　OR

　　-Bachelors degree in business or supply chain type discipline

　　-Mostly remote -would be asked to come into VH or Chicago office 6 times per month (1 of which being a team meeting in Vernon Hills)

　　Eventually maybe 1-2x per week (Tues, Wed or Thurs)

　　Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

　　Description:

　　To start - drop ship ordering (high volume order processing)

　　Eventually move into inventory - stocking for warehouses, more complex than order processing

　　High volume processing and ordering

　　High volume emails

　　High volume meetings and calls

　　High demand and tight deadlines

　　Role Overview

　　The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for negotiating, purchasing and maintaining inventory for specific product lines that range between $5-$10 million dollars daily. The Purchasing Specialist is required to drive revenue and margin for their product lines in collaboration with their product marketing brand managers.

　　Key Areas of Responsibility

　　• Successfully negotiate and purchase inventory for individual Sapphire, Gold and Diamond manufacturing lines.

　　• Negotiate Cooperative Advertising with vendors in conjunction with the Marketing

　　Department.

　　• Proactively identify alternative brand suppliers and manufacturers.

　　• Successfully negotiate additional allocation of product.

　　• Accurately set cost to ensure the company is competitive and products will sell in a timely matter.

　　• Successfully manage inventory for specifically assigned product lines.

　　• Ensure suppliers meet the requirements listed in the service level agreement set.

　　including fill rate, backorder management, lead time, and ETA accuracy.

　　• Effectively manage the relationships with partners and facilitate communication with internal stakeholders.

　　About Aston Carter:

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　　At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

　　Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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