Job Title: Procurement Specialist Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in electronics, supply chain management, and procurement processes. This role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with requisitions and contracts, and maintaining material inventory levels. You will play a critical role in ensuring that equipment and supplies are purchased at the best price and delivered on time. Responsibilities + Review requisitions, contracts, and vendors, examine quotes, and make purchases. + Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and distributors to secure the best prices, delivery terms, payment terms, and customer satisfaction. + Conduct compliance reviews of requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and vendor performance. + Expedite the delivery of purchased materials, equipment, and supplies as required. + Manage material inventory, ensuring proper levels are maintained to meet forecasted or released requirements. + Pull Production Work Orders (PWOs) based on Pick Lists/BOMs and ensure timely filling of shortages. + Conduct weekly cycle counts to ensure actual inventory counts are synchronized with the computer system. + Ensure all material transactions and movements are properly accounted for in the computer system. Essential Skills + 4-5 years of experience in an electronics environment. + Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related field. + Experience with Sage 300. + Strong experience working with contract manufacturers. + Proficiency in ERP and SAP systems. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related field. + Experience with Sage 300. + Strong electronics experience working with contract manufacturers. Work Environment This position operates in an office environment. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $60000.00 • 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 onsite position in Springfield,NJ. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 3, 2025. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.