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Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Job Description

Manage the procurement of indirect materials and services, including MRO, office supplies, equipment, professional services, and other operational needs. Support direct material purchasing activities as needed to maintain production and customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders, monitor open orders, and expedite deliveries when necessary.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and service expectations are met.
• Solicit quotes, compare vendor proposals, and negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
• Partner with internal departments including Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing to understand purchasing requirements.
• Resolve supplier, invoice, and delivery discrepancies in collaboration with vendors and Accounts Payable.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing trends to identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and purchasing procedures.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data within the ERP system and generate reporting as needed.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of purchasing experience, ideally in a components-based manufacturing industry.
• Experience with indirect procurement activities.
• Knowledge of purchase orders, vendor management, and contract negotiations.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Procurement analysis and source selection skills.
• Strong soft skills including willingness to learn, understanding priorities, and reading conversations.

Work Environment

The role involves working closely with various internal departments and suppliers. The candidate will use technologies such as SAP and ERP systems. The work environment emphasizes collaboration and effective communication to achieve procurement goals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Janesville, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/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 Janesville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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® Platinum Award 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.