What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist/Buyer position at Aston Carter?
Job Opening : Procurement Specialist / Buyer
Job Description :
The Procurement Specialist / Buyer I is responsible for :
- Purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
- Evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers.
- Negotiating directly with vendors to get the best possible pricing and payment options.
- Overseeing operational tasks related to purchase orders including : follow-ups on exceptions, mitigation of delivery problems, maintaining purchase system lead-time settings, and contributing to lead time estimates in actual cases.
- Handling correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices.
- Reporting any changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices to interested parties in a timely manner.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Work Schedule (Fully On-Site)
Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00 / 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 :
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $60,000
