Onsite Procurement Associate: Materials & Supplier Sourcing

Talentify; Odessa (FL); On-site; USD 93,677,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Associate Buyer for an onsite role in Odessa, FL. The position supports project-based and operational procurement of materials, equipment, and services, interfacing with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely purchasing and smooth procurement workflows.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in procurement, supplier management, and purchase order processes, with proficiency in SAP Business One.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 14 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, construction administration, or a similar function (will look at internship experience).
• Understanding of purchasing and procurement fundamentals, including sourcing, supplier management, quotations, purchase orders, and commercial terms.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, and supply chain management processes.
• Ability to generate and manage purchase orders and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions to verify accuracy, completeness, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Generate and issue purchase orders using SAP Business One in alignment with internal procedures.
• Coordinate RFQs for materials, equipment, and services, including supplier outreach, quote collection, and comparative analysis.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and identify differences in pricing, delivery, commercial terms, and service levels.
• Negotiate routine purchasing terms such as pricing, freight, payment conditions, and delivery schedules.
• Process online and direct-purchase transactions as needed to support project and operational requirements.
• Investigate and resolve purchase order, receiving, and invoice discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.
• Track purchasing commitments and project expenditures, following up on outstanding items and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing suppliers while helping identify new sources to support operational and project needs.
• Support the onboarding process for new suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring all required information and documentation are collected and maintained.
• Maintain vendor records and coordinate updates to supplier information to keep systems accurate and current.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor compliance requirements and address documentation gaps proactively.
• Assist with project-related certifications, forms, insurance records, and other compliance-related documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between suppliers, subcontractors, project personnel, accounting, and internal stakeholders regarding purchasing activities and order status.
• Communicate delivery schedules, procurement updates, and purchasing issues to relevant teams in a timely manner.
• Provide additional procurement, purchasing, and administrative support as assigned by leadership.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of procurement processes as the purchasing function grows.
• Support multiple projects, suppliers, and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Procurement fundamentals

Supplier management

Purchase orders

Negotiation

RFQ management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline

Approximately 14 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, construction administration, or a similar function

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking an Associate Buyer for an onsite role in Odessa, FL. The position supports project-based and operational procurement of materials, equipment, and services, interfacing with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely purchasing and smooth procurement workflows.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in procurement, supplier management, and purchase order processes, with proficiency in SAP Business One.