Job Title: Buyer III

Job Description

Overview:

This role involves working on an automation project that deploys equipment across a network in North America. The responsibilities include adding new equipment, data, power, and air piping jobs. The candidate will work with air piping contractors (APCs) and compressor vendors (CVs) to manage these jobs at scale across multiple sites within a short period. Execution is key. Internal project management teams will monitor onsite work, while this role will primarily be based in Bellevue to work with APCs. The candidate will review codes, collaborate with engineering teams, ensure solutions for deployment, and manage execution aspects such as permits and requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers and business partners to support project execution.

• Review supplier designs and proposals to ensure scope, pricing, and schedules align with business needs.

• Support consistent work package sourcing processes in line with sourcing policies.

• Facilitate suppliers’ understanding of global policies, equipment design standards, budget and cost targets, service, and quality expectations.

• Drive suppliers’ continuous improvement and value engineering to support performance metrics: quality, delivery, capacity, cost, and safety.

• Monitor suppliers' supply chain, manufacturing, and human capital with respect to overall program objectives.

• Administer a change management program to ensure project delivery according to commercial agreements, focusing on cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

• Develop alternative sourcing strategies to optimize costs and ensure continuity of supply.

Typical task breakdown and rhythm:

50% of the time will be spent in meetings with team members and suppliers, and 50% will be focused on heads-down work.

Interaction with team/Day to Day:

The candidate will interact with suppliers, project managers, and engineering teams on a daily basis.

Hard Skills

• Experience working with air piping contractors and compressor vendors

• Supplier sourcing and negotiation

• Understanding of air piping scope

Soft Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Collaborative mindset

• Strong communication skills

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 11 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Seattle, Washington and some days remote.

Work Environment

The team is part of the Supply Chain and supports automation for delivery stations. The environment is fast-paced, ambiguous, and collaborative. The team consists of 10-12 people focused on automation and requires support for managing air piping contractors and compressor vendors. The role involves vetting codes, reviewing and comparing quotes, negotiating, and some program management

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.

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