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Aston Carter · 8 hours ago

Procurement Specialist

Imperial, PA

Contract

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$30/hr - $30/hr

2+ years exp

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions, and they are seeking a Procurement Specialist. The role involves evaluating purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance while driving procurement activities to enhance overall value.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Drive procurement activities on assigned projects to gain a competitive advantage in the North American market

Conduct Requests for Quotations (RFQs), negotiate pricing and contractual terms

Issue purchase orders and support the procure-to-pay cycle

Ensure compliance with regulations when purchasing for U.S. Government and defense-related programs

Monitor purchase order acknowledgements, delivery status, and resolve delivery issues

Maintain updated ERP systems reflecting any changes

Ensure prompt invoice receipt for accurate processing and cash-flow management

Facilitate resolution of accounts payable, logistics, and customs issues related to purchase orders

Improve key performance metrics such as on-time delivery, savings against budget, year-over-year deflation, payment terms, cost of failure, and liquidated damage claims due to supplier delays

Develop reports, analyze spend, and apply sourcing methodologies for cost-reduction opportunities

Resolve contractual and supplier disputes, protecting business interests and engaging legal partners when necessary

Develop strong relationships with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Project Management, Quality, and other stakeholders

Lead meetings, reviews, and communicate project status effectively

Collaborate with regional stakeholders and global sourcing members to define and implement sourcing strategies

Qualification

Supplier CollaborationSourcingProcurement knowledgeNegotiationMicrosoft ExcelData analysisSupplier technical assessmentPurchase order executionCommunication skillsPresentation skillsProject managementFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree in business-related areas

Minimum of 2 years' experience in commercial sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation or 1 year experience plus an MBA/master's degree

Experience in purchase order execution

Proactive negotiation with vendors/suppliers

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Presentation and report preparation skills

Ability to execute tasks across multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to assess supplier technical capability and develop new suppliers

Data analysis skills

Knowledge of SAP

Flexibility to travel up to 10% for domestic and international business needs

An understanding of sourcing and procurement concepts, methods, and procedures