Buyer

Senior Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support procurement and subcontracting operations within a manufacturing environment. This individual will serve as a key partner to manufacturing sites, supply chain teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure materials and subcontracting activities are executed efficiently through SAP. Key Responsibilities - Manage end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities within SAP. - Create, maintain, and monitor purchase orders to support manufacturing operations. - Execute and oversee subcontracting processes, including material planning and supplier coordination. - Partner with manufacturing sites, planners, suppliers, operations teams, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply. - Analyze purchasing and inventory challenges and develop solutions to prevent disruptions. - Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and established workflows. - Monitor supplier performance and support issue resolution related to deliveries, quality, and inventory. - Drive process improvements and recommend efficiencies within procurement operations. - Support reporting, data analysis, and purchasing metrics as needed. - May provide guidance or mentorship to junior procurement staff.

Skills

Purchasing, Purchase order, Sap, Procurement, Buyer purchasing, Supply chain

Top Skills Details

Purchasing, Purchase order, Sap

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications - 5-8+ years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or buyer experience. - Subcontracting experience - 2+ years entering PO's through SAP - Proven ability to manage high-volume transactional purchasing activities. - Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities. Preferred Qualifications - Direct SAP subcontracting experience (highly preferred). - Manufacturing industry background. - Experience supporting chemical manufacturing, specialty materials, or engineered products environments. - Experience leading projects, mentoring others, or serving as a procurement subject matter expert. - Continuous improvement or process optimization experience.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

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 14, 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.