Procurement Specialist

Aston Carter•Kirkland, WA

2d•$40 - $42•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Operations within the CSGO organization, the Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing, supporting, and executing Procurement Operations activities. This role requires the ability to handle high volumes of work, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable with ambiguity, and passionate about solving complex operational and optimization challenges at scale.

Requirements

Procurement, supply chain, purchasing, and vendor management
SQL query writing
Pricing and procurement analysis
Contract management
SAP or Oracle experience
Advanced Excel; Power BI
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organizational levels
Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
U.S. citizenship and valid passport required
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or equivalent experience
Minimum 4+ years of experience in Operations Project or Program Management

Nice To Haves

SQL query development
Excel and Power BI reporting creation
Experience collaborating across non‑direct reporting teams
Strong problem‑solving skills and a calm demeanor under pressure
Good judgment in high‑stress, fast‑moving environments
Extensive procurement and contract management experience
Experience with networking hardware
SQL query writing skills
Ability to create Excel and Power BI reporting dashboards
Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Support the Hardware Procurement team by ensuring accurate and timely processing of 25,000+ purchase orders annually.
Identify root causes of delays in Pricing and Procurement cycles; collaborate with business and engineering teams to drive improvements.
Partner with Finance to improve approval cycle efficiency.
Work directly with suppliers to validate pricing and provide accurate cost data for PO creation.
Process pricing and procurement requests received via ticketing systems, email, or management requests for server, network, SAN, and spare parts procurement.
Actively manage all Pricing and Procurement requests: track status, cycle times, escalate blockers, and drive requests to completion.
Define required toll gates for new markets related to procuring OPEX and CAPEX materials, goods, and services.
Collaborate with Supply Chain Operations Management, Capacity Planning, and Clear-to-Build teams to ensure on-time delivery of demand.
Provide clear, timely, and effective communication across stakeholders.