Job Title: Procurement Specialist 4Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to manage and support Procurement Operations within our Supply Chain Operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be adept at solving complex business optimization problems. This role involves managing large volumes of procurement work and requires the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Hardware Procurement team in processing over 25,000 purchase orders annually.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting cycle times for Pricing and Procurement requests.
• Collaborate with Finance to enhance approval cycle efficiencies.
• Work directly with suppliers to validate and confirm pricing for PO creation.
• Manage procurement requests related to server, network, SAN, and spare parts.
• Track and manage Pricing and Procurement requests, ensuring timely completion and overcoming roadblocks.
• Identify necessary toll gates for procuring OPEX and CAPEX materials before demand enters the pipeline.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Operations Management, Capacity Planning, and Clear to Build teams for timely demand fulfillment.
• Provide clear, effective, and timely communication across teams.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience with SAP/Oracle financial tools.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with pricing contracts and approvals, including placing Purchase Orders.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain or procurement, preferably with networking hardware.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Procurement, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in Operations Project or Program Management (4+ years minimum).
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries and developing Excel and Power BI reports.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and maintain good judgment in high-stress environments.
• Problem-solving capability with a calm demeanor.
• US Citizenship and a valid passport are required.

Work Environment

This role is fully remote, requiring candidates to work standard PST business hours from 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday. While there is a preference for candidates based in the PST time zone, candidates from any US time zone who can work PST hours are welcome. The role offers a 40-hour work week with no overtime. Candidates will be provided with a standard laptop, an external monitor, and a headset, and must have access to the MS Office suite. US Citizenship and an active US passport are required due to the nature of the work with US government sites and sensitive data.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 Mar 24, 2026.

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.