Buyer

Indirect Procurement Buyer

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Indirect Procurement Buyer to support day-to-day procurement operations and ensure efficient purchasing processes across the organization. This role plays a critical part in managing purchase orders, supporting supplier relationships, and driving timely resolution of procurement-related issues.

What You'll Do

As an Indirect Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for supporting the full purchase order lifecycle and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage indirect procurement purchase orders (POs) in Oracle from creation through completion
• Create, modify, and expedite purchase orders to meet business timelines and operational needs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier inquiries, escalations, and issue resolution
• Obtain, review, and compare supplier quotations to support purchasing decisions
• Support vendor onboarding activities and ensure accurate supplier setup within procurement systems
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, invoices, receiving, and payments
• Partner closely with Finance, Accounts Payable, Receiving, and other internal stakeholders
• Provide procurement guidance, status updates, and issue resolution support to internal business partners
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements
• Effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations
• Strong experience processing and managing purchase orders
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain supplier relationships
• Experience obtaining, analyzing, and comparing supplier quotes
• Proven experience resolving procurement-related discrepancies involving orders, invoices, and payments
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize competing demands
• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP, specifically procurement or purchasing modules
• Experience creating and modifying purchase orders in Oracle, including expense purchase orders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact daily with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of St Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 hybrid position in St Paul, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.