Sr. Buyer

Actalent is hiring a Senior Commodity Manager Job Description The Senior Commodity Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Plastics (Plastic Injection parts, resin, etc.), Textile Goods (DoW - Berry Compliance & Commercial), and Optics commodities from inception to completion. This role involves working closely with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring quality and compliance across the supply chain. The position may also support other commodity areas within the global team. Responsibilities Negotiate new contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers. Visit suppliers to ensure they meet expectations on quality, delivery, and compliance. Own the strategy for plastic injection and textile commodities. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and other supply chain partners to understand business needs. Adhere to procurement department operating procedures, including compliance with government regulations. Create and execute purchase order agreements. Participate in company events. Support continuous improvement initiatives, achieve cost reduction targets, and improve raw material inventory turns and lead-times. Utilize the ERP System (Sage) for managing processes. Maintain supplier performance by conducting investigations and reviewing quality reports to take corrective actions. Engage with engineering teams to become familiar with part numbers and drawings. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in a business-related field is preferred. 8+ years of experience in negotiation and buying. Contract negotiation experience with the ability to negotiate terms and conditions. Proficiency in Excel. ERP system experience. Experience in the manufacturing industry, particularly in Aerospace or Tier 1/2 Automotive sectors. Knowledge of materials management and compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DAR (Defense Acquisition Regulations). Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience managing a spend of over $15 million. Experience managing over 50 suppliers. Understanding of government and DOD compliance. Work Environment The role offers a flexible start time between 6:00 am and 8:30 am, working 9 hours each day with every other Friday off. Employees will have the opportunity to participate in various global and site-to-site events, fostering collaboration and professional growth. The company invests in employee development, offering opportunities to gain additional responsibilities over time. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cadillac, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $45.67/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Cadillac,MI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.

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. 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 for other accommodation options.