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** Procurement Specialist – Interviews Happening This Week **

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 65k to 70k

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and business-minded Procurement Specialist to manage our purchasing process and ensure optimal inventory levels. This role focuses on analyzing sales trends, monitoring stock levels, and collaborating with the sales team to forecast demand. The Procurement Specialist will compile and validate purchase forecasts, negotiate with vendors, and place timely orders based on supplier lead times.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Analyze historical sales data, current stock levels, and sales team insights to forecast product demand accurately.

+ Work closely with the sales team to gather insights on potential future sales and unpredictable demand fluctuations.

+ Compile and validate purchase forecasts to maintain ideal inventory levels while minimizing overstock and stockouts.

+ Place purchase orders with vendors in a timely manner, considering supplier lead times and order requirements.

+ Maintain strong vendor relationships and negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize costs.

+ Monitor and track order progress, ensuring timely deliveries and addressing any supply chain disruptions.

+ Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, finance, and logistics, to ensure a seamless procurement and inventory process.

Qualifications & Skills:

+ Experience: Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management preferred.

+ Business Acumen: Strong negotiation and analytical skills to optimize costs and supplier relationships.

+ Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret sales trends, inventory data, and supplier constraints to make informed purchasing decisions.

+ Microsoft Office Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) and other Office applications.

+ Communication & Collaboration: Ability to work closely with sales teams and vendors to align purchasing with business needs.

+ Detail-Oriented: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple purchase orders and ensure inventory accuracy.

If interested, please send over your most recent resume to smauriello@ astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position in more detail.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

Employees also receive comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with vacation, sick days, and holidays. The company fosters a positive work environment where employees feel valued and have opportunities for career development and skill advancement.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Plainfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025.

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® double diamond 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.