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Aston Carter Procurement Contract Specialist in Vernon Hills, Illinois

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degreed (Preferred)

  • 2+ years of Procurement experience

  • 2+ years of Contracts experience

  • Stakeholder management experience required

  • SAP Experience (Preferred)

Hours:

Monday through Friday. This role offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Flexible to start in between 7am to 9am time with an 8 hour work day.

Overtime may be reviewed in the 4th quarter and requires approval.

Job Description

Will be providing contracting direction to multiple functional areas within the company.

1)Understand the Organization’s approved buying channels and contracting policy for goods and services and help guide requestors to the appropriate buying channel Supplier Management Team.

2) Support and collect due diligence information required for evaluating and approving new suppliers, in line with the Preferred Supplier Networks

3) Administrative support for purchasing projects and supplier management (contract reviews, bid summary justifications, vendor record updates, approving Purchase Orders, data analysis)

4) Support the Category Team strategy by enforcing the supplier-preferred network, having an understanding of Category Team initiatives/priorities, having subject matter expertise, and educating stakeholders on the same

5) Effectively develop and negotiate confidentiality agreements, standalone contracts Statements of Work, and any other agreement in alignment with agreed category strategies, at a financially approved and authorized the position

6) Manage standard Procure-to-Pay intake contract requests within established Service Level metrics

7) Assist in the execution of process efficiency-related projects that serve to improve customer experience within the Procure-to-Pay process

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.

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