Buyer

Aston Carter•Saint Paul, MN

2d•$38 - $46•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support procurement and subcontracting operations within a manufacturing environment. This individual will serve as a key partner to manufacturing sites, supply chain teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure materials and subcontracting activities are executed efficiently through SAP.

Requirements

5-8+ years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or buyer experience.
Subcontracting experience
2+ years entering PO's through SAP
Proven ability to manage high-volume transactional purchasing activities.
Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Direct SAP subcontracting experience (highly preferred).
Manufacturing industry background.
Experience supporting chemical manufacturing, specialty materials, or engineered products environments.
Experience leading projects, mentoring others, or serving as a procurement subject matter expert.
Continuous improvement or process optimization experience.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities within SAP.
Create, maintain, and monitor purchase orders to support manufacturing operations.
Execute and oversee subcontracting processes, including material planning and supplier coordination.
Partner with manufacturing sites, planners, suppliers, operations teams, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply.
Analyze purchasing and inventory challenges and develop solutions to prevent disruptions.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and established workflows.
Monitor supplier performance and support issue resolution related to deliveries, quality, and inventory.
Drive process improvements and recommend efficiencies within procurement operations.
Support reporting, data analysis, and purchasing metrics as needed.
May provide guidance or mentorship to junior procurement staff.