Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Industry: Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement and subcontracting operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end purchasing activities, executing subcontracting processes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted supply to manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have strong SAP experience, experience in procurement and supply chain management, and the ability to drive process improvements while managing high-volume purchasing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities utilizing SAP.
• Create, maintain, and track purchase orders in support of manufacturing operations.
• Execute subcontracting activities, including material planning, supplier coordination, and order management.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites, planners, suppliers, operations teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply.
• Identify and resolve purchasing, inventory, and supply-related issues to minimize operational disruptions.
• Monitor supplier performance and address concerns related to delivery, quality, and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and established workflows.
• Support procurement reporting, data analysis, and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior procurement team members as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 5-8+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or buyer roles.
• Experience managing subcontracting processes.
• Minimum 2 years of experience creating and entering purchase orders through SAP.
• Strong experience supporting high-volume transactional purchasing environments.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with SAP subcontracting functionality.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience supporting chemical manufacturing, specialty materials, or engineered products environments.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring team members, or serving as a procurement subject matter expert.
• Experience with process optimization, Lean initiatives, or continuous improvement projects.

Employee Value Proposition

• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility to work remotely two days per week.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations and supply continuity.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to operations, supply chain, and manufacturing leadership.
• Ability to contribute to process improvements and procurement best practices.
• Growth opportunities within a dynamic and evolving procurement organization

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $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 hybrid position in Saint Paul, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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.