Sales Support Specialist

Aston Carter

2d • $55,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Sales & Procurement Representative to enhance customer relationships, develop suppliers, and handle light purchasing within the automotive manufacturing industry. This role involves close collaboration with Tier 1 customers, internal teams, and outsourcing partners to support pricing, quoting, and the launch of new programs.

Requirements

• Experience working for a manufacturing company in a sales/procurement role.
• Experience in sales, purchasing, sourcing, or program management.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Japanese and English is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with 4 Tier 1 customers and 4 outsourcing suppliers.
• Support new business development, quoting, pricing updates, and prototype requests.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Production Control on new project start-ups.
• Analyze design, material, and process changes for cost impact.
• Manage approximately 5 purchase orders per week for outsourced products.
• Assist with supplier negotiations and issue resolution.
• Utilize Excel for reporting, including formulas, pivot tables, and charts.
• Work within the IQMS ERP system (experience not required).

Benefits

• 3 weeks PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with 4% company match
• Benefits 80/20 plan. Does include an onsite Wellness center and HSA. Typical $18-30/month for single person, family $44-120/month depending on options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed