Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Procurement Specialist supports the buying and procurement function by expanding product selection, setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog, and managing pricing. This role plays a key part in new product launches, coordinating closely with engineering, product development, and supply chain partners to turn early-stage concepts into real, tangible solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence sourcing strategies and design decisions, navigate complex supply chain challenges, and build scalable procurement strategies in a high-volume, global operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Buying Team in expanding product selection by identifying, setting up, and onboarding new vendors and items.
• Maintain the product catalog, ensuring accurate and up-to-date product cost, retail pricing, content, and images.
• Manage pricing activities, including monitoring and updating product costs and retail prices in alignment with procurement and business objectives.
• Coordinate new product launches, working closely with engineering, product development, and supply chain partners to support sourcing, timelines, and execution.
• Support and maintain vendor relations, acting as a point of contact for vendors and helping resolve issues related to orders, pricing, and product information.
• Assist with special projects related to procurement, supply chain optimization, and product introduction programs as assigned.
• Serve as a backup to the Control Buyer, providing support and training as needed to ensure continuity of buying and inventory control activities.
• Manage and execute procurement needs for new product introduction programs, ensuring materials and components are sourced on time and within budget.
• Use ERP systems, preferably Oracle EBS or SAP, to create, manage, and track purchase orders and inventory-related data.
• Leverage Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) to analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Apply supply chain and purchasing knowledge to support inventory planning, procurement decisions, and process improvements.
• Work in a highly demanding but collegial environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners and contributing to a culture of teamwork and mutual respect.
• Demonstrate a builder’s mindset by helping invent and simplify procurement processes, using data and innovation to drive continuous improvement.
• Act with customer obsession, ensuring procurement decisions and product availability support customer needs and business objectives.
• Deliver results by managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and driving procurement and buying activities that positively impact program timelines and business outcomes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in a high-volume, global procurement and operations manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing and executing procurement needs for new product introduction programs.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS); SAP experience is also valued.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Basic SQL skills for data querying and analysis.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management, purchasing, procurement, and inventory planning.
• Experience working with purchase orders and ERP-based purchasing workflows.
• High level of organization, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in product data, pricing, and procurement documentation.
• Solid computer literacy and comfort working with data management tools and databases.
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, collaborative environment where teamwork and agility are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results, act with customer obsession, and invent and simplify processes in line with leadership principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle EBS as the primary ERP system is preferred.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP platforms is beneficial.
• Exposure to global robotics or advanced technology operations is a plus.
• Familiarity with data management concepts and relational databases.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed procurement and sourcing decisions.
• Ability to influence design and sourcing strategies through collaboration with engineering and product development teams.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and solving complex supply chain challenges.
• Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional partners in engineering, product development, and operations.
• Commitment to transparency, continuous learning, and mutual respect in team interactions.
• Alignment with leadership principles such as Delivering Results, Customer Obsession, and Invent and Simplify.

Work Environment

This role operates within a global robotics and operations context, working at the intersection of innovation and execution to support cutting-edge technology and new product launches. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product development, supply chain, and other cross-functional partners in a highly demanding yet collegial environment that values collaboration, ownership, and agility. The team embraces a builder’s mindset, customer obsession, and data-driven decision making, creating a culture where transparency, continuous learning, and mutual respect are central. The environment offers opportunities for contract extension and potential conversion, and you will regularly use ERP systems (such as Oracle EBS and SAP), Microsoft Office, and data tools including basic SQL to perform your work.

This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in North Reading,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

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.