Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Sr. Specialist is responsible for driving category management initiatives through strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and supplier relationship management. This role is accountable for bringing spend within assigned categories under procurement management while identifying opportunities for cost savings, mitigating risk, and ensuring supplier performance. The Specialist partners closely with business stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and drive value through data analysis, competitive bidding processes, and market intelligence. This individual develops category plans, leads procurement initiatives, and influences stakeholders and suppliers at all levels to achieve business objectives. The ideal candidate is collaborative, customer-focused, and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. They possess strong business acumen, analytical capabilities, and project management skills while effectively managing multiple priorities and meeting critical timelines. Key Accountabilities Execute sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, and supplier selection activities aligned with category strategies. Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, industry trends, and potential risks. Analyze spend data, develop cost-saving opportunities, and communicate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) impacts to stakeholders. Support supplier onboarding, supplier performance management, risk mitigation efforts, and contract compliance. Monitor category performance metrics, track results against targets, and implement corrective actions when necessary. Manage commercial and legal agreements while partnering with internal stakeholders to align contractual terms with business objectives and category strategies. Lead process improvement initiatives and support business planning activities. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization to drive alignment, collaboration, and successful execution of procurement strategies. Develop and implement category management strategies that deliver cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and operational efficiencies. Leverage market intelligence, benchmarking, and data analytics to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement efforts. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plain City, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.65/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Plain City,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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. 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