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Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

+ Ensure on-time delivery at the agreed negotiated price with required quality standards.

+ Maintain accurate and timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate retention of records.

+ Serve as a primary liaison between the company and select suppliers to establish, maintain, and enhance effective business relationships.

+ Work with strategic sourcing to develop and implement supply chain strategies that achieve quality, cost, and delivery performance objectives.

+ Manage necessary trade and logistics related requirements to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.

+ Support Purchasing, Materials, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Product Management as needed for the accurate and timely set-up of parts and suppliers in support of new product introductions.

+ Support the Purchasing Department in processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) efficiently and accurately for both existing and new products.

+ Support the data collection, analysis, and implementation of critical sourcing and supply chain initiatives, including Kanban, supplier managed inventory programs, and pull systems.

+ Contribute to setting and achieving overall department policies, KPIs, and objectives.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in purchasing and supply chain management.

+ Experience as a buyer in purchasing roles.

+ Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

+ Experience in manufacturing environments preferred.

+ Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, preferably Epicor.

+ Experience in procurement and purchase order processing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate or bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related business area.

+ Two to five years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, supplier management in a manufacturing environment, or similar.

+ Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification is desirable.

+ Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and supply chain tools, such as Kanban, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and project management.

+ Functional knowledge of international and domestic purchasing and sourcing methods and concepts.

Work Environment

Work is conducted in an office setting, with hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, based in Hazelwood.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hazelwood, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 Hazelwood,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 22, 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.