Procurement Analyst

Job Description

As a Procurement Analyst, you will be responsible for developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services. You will prepare bid packages, conduct bidders' conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts. Additionally, you will negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts and participate with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Procure detail parts and assemblies from engineering drawings in a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system and Systems, Applications, and Processes (SAP) system.
• Source and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for the organization's operation.
• Compile and analyze statistical data to help determine feasibility of buying products and establish price objectives.
• Compile information to stay informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
• Confer with suppliers to analyze their operations and determine factors affecting prices to ensure the lowest cost while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Review proposals, negotiate prices, recommend suppliers, analyze trends, follow up on orders placed, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records.
• Work with many internal and external departments and customers.
• Prepare bid packages as needed.
• Travel may be required.

Essential Skills

• Experience in procurement and purchasing.
• Proficiency with SAP and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Experience in contract management and procurement analysis.
• Strong skills in supplier performance and management.
• Project management capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Knowledge of inventory and buyer purchasing processes.

Work Environment

This role is a 1-year contract. The position may require travel and collaboration with various departments and customers. The work environment involves utilizing advanced procurement and MRP systems to support various projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Stratford, CT.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Stratford,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.