Job Title: Corporate Purchaser Aston Carter has partnered with a company specializing in engineering, architecture, and construction that is hiring a Corporate Purchaser. Construction experience is a plus. This role is a 6-month contract and pays $45 - $50 per hour.

Job Description

The Corporate Purchaser is responsible for sourcing and managing technology products and services, including software, hardware, and professional services. Key duties include negotiating and renewing contracts with third-party suppliers, ensuring optimal value for the company. The role involves overseeing procurement throughout the project life cycle. The Corporate Purchaser works closely with Legal, Information Technology, Finance, and other internal teams to ensure contracts meet company standards. This position requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the sourcing and contracting processes, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Develop RFXs based on business needs, serving as the primary contact for suppliers and business partners.

• Facilitate pre-bid meetings, respond to supplier inquiries, and update stakeholders on project plans and status.

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, including diverse options, and secure internal support for their inclusion.

• Support cross-functional teams in sourcing, contracting, and developing proposal evaluation criteria.

• Work closely with various organizations within IT to ensure consistency and compliance with InfoSec requirements, Integrations team, Enterprise Architecture, and Software Asset Management.

• Prepare and process purchase order documents within the online purchasing system.

• Communicate and resolve procurement issues with relevant parties, including management.

• Draft contracts aligned with company policies that reflect negotiations used to reduce risk and capture long-term objectives.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for assessing completed contracts and resolving related issues or referring them to appropriate departments.

• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier inquiries and questions regarding executed contracts.

• Coordinate and facilitate contract negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Purchasing

• Procurement

• Purchase order

• Supply chain

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, or related field

• 3 years direct purchasing experience (required)

• Experience in negotiating software license agreements, cloud computing agreements, or other technology-related contracts

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective negotiation skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Oracle Financial R12 software experience (preferred)

• Proven ability to solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria

• Experience in devising new approaches to purchasing problems

• CPM, CPSM, CTPS, or CTPE Certification (preferred)

Work Environment

In-office, Monday to Friday

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • 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 Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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.