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Job Description:
This position will work with the procurement team and other Detroit Public School Community District stakeholders to ensure that quality goods and services are delivered at optimal cost, on time, aligned with district priorities, and organized around the needs of schools in a manner that promotes the academic and social & emotional growth of Detroit Public Schools Community District students.

Below are more details around the day to day.

Manage Planning, Sourcing, RFQ (Request for Quote), RFP (Request for Proposal), and PO placement processes:

Analyze, evaluate, and issue requests for proposals as a result of customer requisition

Request supplier quotation from suppliers

Analyze the supplier quotation with RFQs issued and approve purchase orders

Send follow ups to the stakeholders for clarification, if necessary

Communicate timing and process cadence to internal and external customers.

Drive philosophy of continuous improvement on cost, quality, and delivery.

Represent DPSCD at cross-functional program management meetings with other Purchasing departments.

Deliver cost savings objectives/best price using all purchasing tools available.

Negotiate contracts and commercial rates.

Drive and coordinate target setting process.

Support pricing and target negotiations.

Prepare status reports to support purchasing reviews.

Escalate purchasing issues to leadership team as required.

Resolve account queries.

Identify process improvements.

Spearhead and complete special projects.

Manage relationships and day-to-day execution with suppliers and internal customers around supply, quality, delivery.

Build positive relationships with the supply base and internal customers by:

Acting like a partner

Trusting and being trustworthy

Communicating with consistency

Fact based decision making

Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

About Aston Carter:
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.

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 call 888-237-6835 or email [email protected] for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.