Procurement Lead: Strategic Sourcing & Warehouse Ops

Aston Carter; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter in Virginia is seeking a Buyer (Level II/III) to support end-to-end procurement, manage supplier relationships, and process purchase orders to meet project schedules and budgets.

At Level III, you lead complex sourcing, develop category strategies, and mentor junior buyers while coordinating with operations, finance, and estimating to align procurement with business needs. The role also includes hands-on warehouse support and process improvements to drive cost savings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement and purchasing experience, with Level II requiring approximately 2–5 years and Level III requiring 5–8+ years of progressive procurement experience, including strategic sourcing.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience using Deltek Costpoint for procurement and purchasing activities.
• Hands-on experience with supply chain and logistics processes, including inventory control and warehouse support.
• Proficiency with ERP systems used to manage procurement and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned supplier accounts and execute purchase orders accurately, ensuring compliance with approved budgets and internal procedures.
• Analyze supplier quotes, costs, and lead times to support sound purchasing decisions and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Process procurement requirements from requisition through purchase order issuance, including verification of specifications, quantities, and pricing.
• Assist with purchase order and invoice reconciliation and maintain accurate delivery dates and purchase order values in Deltek Costpoint.
• Provide regular purchase order status reports to leadership, including packing slip numbers and documentation for closed orders.
• Monitor supplier performance, track on-time delivery and quality metrics, and implement corrective actions when issues arise.
• Identify and track cost-saving opportunities and process improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Finance, Estimating, and other internal teams to align procurement activities with project schedules and business needs.
• Work closely with the Estimating department to obtain quotes for materials and services required for bid proposals and new work.
• Verify delivery of materials and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy, condition, and proper distribution to internal stakeholders.
• Perform material staging, kitting, HAZMAT handling, and material distribution as needed to support operations.
• Maintain shipping logs, purchase request logs, and other procurement and warehouse documentation in an organized and accurate manner.
• Support cycle counts and inventory control activities to maintain accurate stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment.
• Operate basic hand tools and perform tasks that may require color differentiation, such as fiber optic and copper cable identification or repair.
• At Level III, lead complex sourcing initiatives, including high-value supplier negotiations and development of category strategies.
• At Level III, oversee and streamline the quoting process to ensure timely and competitive vendor responses, maintain productive supplier relationships, and resolve delivery, quality, and pricing issues promptly.
• At Level III, develop supplier scorecards and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier performance and procurement effectiveness.
• At Level III, monitor overhead budgets and capital expenditures to ensure procurement activities align with financial targets.
• At Level III, develop and implement long-term procurement and category strategies based on market analysis and business needs.
• At Level III, conduct market analysis, trend forecasting, and global sourcing evaluations to identify new suppliers and opportunities.
• At Level III, partner with Finance on inventory, billing, and compliance matters to support accurate reporting and adherence to policies.
• At Level III, collaborate with other sites on cost savings initiatives and program rollouts to standardize and optimize procurement practices.
• At Level III, implement or optimize procurement systems and tools to streamline operations and improve data visibility.
• At Level III, mentor and provide guidance to Level I and Level II buyers, supporting their development and performance.
• At Level III, contribute to procurement policy development and best practice standards.
• At Level III, serve as a point of contact for critical vendor issues and urgent sourcing needs, ensuring timely resolution.

Skills

Procurement experience

Deltek Costpoint

ERP systems

Inventory control

Tools

Deltek Costpoint (procurement)

ERP software

Job description

Aston Carter in Virginia is seeking a Buyer (Level II/III) to support end-to-end procurement, manage supplier relationships, and process purchase orders to meet project schedules and budgets.

At Level III, you lead complex sourcing, develop category strategies, and mentor junior buyers while coordinating with operations, finance, and estimating to align procurement with business needs. The role also includes hands-on warehouse support and process improvements to drive cost savings.