Procurement Specialist - Contingent Worker

Carpenter Technology Corporation•Reading, PA

About The Position

The Procurement Operations Specialist - contingent worker supports Global Procurement operations by executing transactional sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring timely conversion of requisitions to purchase orders, maintaining data integrity, and enabling uninterrupted supply to manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive compliance, resolve discrepancies, and support cost, service, and working capital objectives.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Basic understanding of supply chain, logistics, and inventory management
Ability to manage high-volume transactional workload with accuracy and speed
Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Effective communication with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers
Ability to resolve issues collaboratively and drive timely outcomes
Customer-service mindset with strong follow-up discipline

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Finance or related field preferred
2+ years of procurement, supply chain or related experience preferred
Experience in manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
SAP or ERP system experience preferred
Understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes

Responsibilities

Manage requisition backlog, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with Procurement policies
Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders in a timely and compliant manner
Expedite purchase orders to support production and operational requirements across all sites
Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules to ensure continuity of supply
Resolve invoice, receipt, and pricing discrepancies in collaboration with AP, suppliers, and stakeholders
Maintain accurate supplier records and purchase order data within SAP and legacy systems
Support master data governance, including material, supplier, and pricing updates
Track and report procurement savings and cost avoidance initiatives
Ensure compliance with Procurement policies, controls, and audit requirements
Support special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives as assigned