Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (flexibility available) Location: Marysville, Ohio Position Overview The Procurement Specialist supports strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives for assigned commodities within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for analyzing supplier capabilities, monitoring market trends, supporting supplier selection decisions, and helping achieve cost, quality, delivery, and development objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage sourcing and supplier activities for assigned commodities, supporting supplier selection, pricing analysis, and procurement strategy. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving cost reduction, quality, delivery, and performance objectives. Research market trends, industry developments, and material costs to identify risks and opportunities within the supply base. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and product development, to support new product launches and sourcing initiatives. Maintain procurement data, supplier records, purchase information, and Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy. Support supplier negotiations, quotation management, and continuous improvement efforts to achieve business and cost-saving goals. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, or a related field. 0-2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, or a related business function. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with purchase order management. Project coordination experience. SAP experience. Exposure to supplier management or sourcing processes. Prior negotiation experience. What We Offer Contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term career growth potential. Exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations. Opportunity to work closely with cross-functional business teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Comprehensive benefits available upon permanent hire. Work Environment Professional office environment. Standard Monday-Friday schedule with some flexibility. Team-oriented and collaborative workplace supporting professional development and career advancement. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marysville, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $31.25/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 hybrid position in Marysville,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talentify