Buyer

Aston Carter•Saint Paul, MN

3d•$38 - $46•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our team and play a critical role in supporting procurement and subcontracting operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this position, you will partner closely with manufacturing sites, supply chain teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure materials and subcontracting activities are executed efficiently and effectively through SAP. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving supply chain challenges, and has strong experience managing purchasing activities within SAP.

Requirements

5-8+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or buyer roles.
Experience managing subcontracting activities.
Minimum of 2 years of experience creating and processing purchase orders in SAP.
Strong understanding of procurement processes and purchasing workflows.
Proven ability to manage high-volume transactional purchasing activities.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with SAP subcontracting processes.
Manufacturing industry experience.
Experience supporting chemical manufacturing, specialty materials, or engineered products environments.
Experience leading projects, mentoring team members, or serving as a procurement subject matter expert.
Background in process improvement, operational excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities using SAP.
Create, maintain, and track purchase orders to support manufacturing operations.
Execute and oversee subcontracting processes, including material planning and supplier coordination.
Collaborate with manufacturing facilities, planners, operations teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply.
Identify purchasing and inventory risks and implement solutions to minimize disruptions.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and established workflows.
Monitor supplier performance and assist in resolving delivery, quality, and inventory-related issues.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process efficiencies within procurement operations.
Support reporting, data analysis, and procurement performance metrics.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior procurement team members as needed.