• Procurement Specialist

    Aston Carter (Austin, TX)


    Join our client's dynamic team as a Buyer II, where you will play a crucial role in assisting the Buying Team with managing change orders, funding reallocations, and the issuance of purchase orders. This position involves working closely with finance and other internal stakeholders to create and manage approvals, maintain product costs, and assist with special projects and assignments.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist the Buying Team in managing change orders and funding reallocations.

    + Issue and manage purchase orders.

    + Track change orders using the designated tool.

    + Collaborate with finance and internal stakeholders to create and manage approvals.

    + Maintain and update product costs.

    + Support and train as a backup for control procedures.

    + Assist with special projects and assignments.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience as a data analyst, procurement, or supply chain analyst is preferred.

    + Proficiency in Excel and Smartsheet.

    + 1-2 years of relevant experience.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

    + Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

    + Understanding of data management and databases is a plus.

    + High school diploma is required.

    + Experience in data entry, buying, inventory management, and SmartSheet is beneficial.

    Work Environment

    This position is onsite in Austin, Texas, located at 11815 Alterra Pkwy. The work environment is highly demanding yet collegial, where teamwork is essential. Embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Austin, Texas.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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 Austin,TX.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.