Procurement Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities to ensure materials, supplies, and services are available when needed.
• Review material requirements and coordinate procurement plans to support operational goals.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and track open orders.
• Proactively communicate with suppliers regarding delivery schedules.
• Analyze supplier performance, pricing, and service levels to support sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate outsourced processing and vendor-managed activities.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and negotiated pricing agreements.
• Partner with production, operations, and other internal teams to resolve supply chain challenges.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, order management, inventory control, customer service, or a related field.
• Strong relationship-building skills with vendors and suppliers.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working with ERP, purchasing, inventory, or manufacturing software preferred.
• Ability to analyze inventory, supplier, and pricing data to support business decisions.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working with ERP, purchasing, inventory, or manufacturing software preferred.
• Ability to analyze inventory, supplier, and pricing data to support business decisions.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.
• Flexible work schedule focused on results, not strict clock-watching.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on production and operational success.
• Collaborative team environment with strong cross-functional exposure.
• Stable manufacturing organization with opportunities to grow your supply chain expertise.
• Fast-paced role offering variety, autonomy, and continuous learning.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frankfort, IL.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frankfort, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.