• Procurement Analyst

    Aston Carter (Schaumburg, IL)


    Qualifications:

    + Degree in Business Administration or related field (equivalent education, training, and experience considered).

    + 3-5 years of Procurement experience.

    + Experience with contract repositories and ERP applications such as Workday, SAP, Coupa, or PowerBI.

    + Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

    + Experience in research work, working with spreadsheets, analysis, and reports.

    Work Environment

    This is a 100% remote position. The manager is based in Jackson, MS.

     

    Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm CST.

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring alignment with the Vendor Management Office's procure-to-pay process. You will assist in capturing and maintaining procurement requests, ensuring they adhere to budget and master services agreements. Additionally, you will manage the P2P process in Workday and generate spend analysis and reports.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage internal Software Licensing requests and fulfill the end-to-end process to payment with the Accounts Payable department.

    + Ensure the accuracy of software licensing databases and renewal reports.

    + Assist with the evaluation of vendor performance and track vendor remediation or termination notices when necessary.

    + Participate in enterprise projects involving software acquisition.

    + Actively seek and document cost containment opportunities and present ideas to department management.

    + Provide communication, reporting, and status updates.

    + Execute Blanket Purchase Orders, conduct spend analysis, and manage Change Orders in collaboration with the Vendor Manager.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Exposure to working with large-scale software vendors is a plus.

    + Ability to work with minimal supervision and attention to detail.

    + Strong interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to write, present information, and lead large-scale initiatives.

    + Strong ability to manage multiple issues concurrently.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical information to non-technical audiences.

    + Ability to adapt to changing business needs while meeting deadlines.

    + Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/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 remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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.