Procurement Analyst

Job Title: Procurement Analyst

Job Description

The Procurement Analyst is responsible for all procurement and materials management activities within an industrial oil refinery environment. This role serves as the primary interface with the supply chain leader and collaborates closely with cross-functional partners in IT, finance, safety, legal, operations, maintenance, technical, projects, and site leadership. The Procurement Analyst develops and implements effective materials management and warehouse workflows, supports turnarounds and capital projects of varying size and complexity, and drives continuous improvement and change across procurement and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services.

• Act as the primary interface with the supply chain leader and collaborate with IT, finance, safety, legal, operations, maintenance, technical, projects, and refinery leadership teams.

• Plan, coordinate, and support materials management for turnarounds and capital projects of varying size and complexity in a continuous process environment.

• Develop, implement, and optimize materials management and warehouse workflows, procedures, and controls to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

• Oversee inventory planning and inventory control activities to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimize stockouts and excess inventory.

• Support procurement and construction-related purchasing activities, ensuring alignment with project schedules and operational needs.

• Utilize SAP, Ariba, Track, Microsoft SharePoint, and related platforms to manage procurement, materials, and documentation effectively.

• Identify and drive process improvements as a change agent in procurement and materials management, promoting best practices and standardization.

• Apply risk management principles to procurement and materials management activities, identifying potential supply risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure materials availability for operations, maintenance, and technical teams, supporting safe and reliable plant operations.

• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting related to procurement, inventory, and materials management activities.

• Support compliance with internal policies, procedures, and relevant industry standards related to procurement and materials management.

• Collaborate with leadership to support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to long-term supply chain strategies.

Essential Skills

• Relevant experience working in continuous process industries such as oil and gas refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or similar environments.

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.

• Experience leading turnarounds and capital projects of varying size and complexity from a materials management and procurement perspective.

• Hands-on experience with SAP, Ariba, Track, and Microsoft SharePoint platforms.

• Strong background in procurement management and materials management in an industrial setting.

• Experience in inventory planning and inventory control.

• Demonstrated ability to support procurement and construction-related activities.

• Proven track record as a change agent in procurement and materials management processes.

• Risk management experience related to supply chain, procurement, and materials management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience working in a continuous process industry, such as oil and gas refining, petrochemical, or chemical processing.

• Experience developing and implementing materials management and warehouse workflows and related procedures.

• Experience leading materials management support for turnarounds and capital projects of varying size and complexity.

• Familiarity with industrial oil refinery operations and associated supply chain requirements.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic industrial environment.

• Comfort working with digital tools and platforms for procurement, inventory, and document management.

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite at an industrial oil refinery. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed to support operational demands, turnarounds, and capital projects. The work environment is a continuous process industrial facility, requiring regular interaction with operations, maintenance, technical, and project teams. The position involves working with enterprise systems such as Maximo, SAP, Ariba, Track, and Microsoft SharePoint, as well as operating within structured materials management and warehouse procedures. Candidates should be comfortable working in an industrial setting with typical refinery conditions and adhering to site safety and operational protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marcus Hook, PA.

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 fully onsite position in Marcus Hook,PA.

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.

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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.