Procurement Analyst

Job Title: Procurement Analyst

Job Description

The Procurement Analyst supports sourcing and contracting initiatives by providing data-driven insights and analysis. This role focuses on spend analytics, market research, reporting, and total cost of ownership modeling to help guide procurement decisions, improve supplier performance, and support contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and contracting initiatives across procurement teams

• Conduct market research, spend analysis, and performance tracking

• Build and maintain reports and analytical models (pricing, TCO)

• Assist with bid analysis and supplier proposal evaluation

• Support contract development and supplier management activities

• Communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders

• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and outcomes

• Use ERP and reporting tools to track performance and support decisions

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experience

• 3+ years in procurement, purchasing, or related field

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Experience with contract management, sourcing, and supplier performance

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with category management or bid analysis

• Familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools (e.g., Cognos)

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite in a cubicle office environment. Standard working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility in start and end times. The dress code is business casual. The position involves working with ERP systems, reporting tools such as Cognos, and other procurement-related technologies. The role offers a long-term opportunity with the potential for direct hire, paid holidays including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas, as well as two weeks of paid time off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/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 Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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.

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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.