Procurement Specialist II — Cost & Delivery

Talentify; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Health

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer II to manage procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services supporting project delivery. The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, compliance, and collaboration with internal stakeholders in an onsite Omaha, NE setting.

Preferred candidates have 2–3 years in procurement, a degree in a relevant field, and a solid understanding of bidding, contracting, and source selection processes. This is a Contract to Hire opportunity with Aston Carter.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a procurement, purchasing, or buyer role.
• Experience procuring materials, equipment, and services for projects.
• Strong working knowledge of procurement concepts, principles, and practices.
• Ability to coordinate multiple procurement tasks with project delivery processes.
• Understanding of supplier relationship management and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and professionally conduct and coordinate activities related to procuring materials, equipment, and services to support project and operational needs.
• Apply a strong working knowledge of procurement concepts, principles, and practices to ensure timely task completion and successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationship expectations that support quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Understand the role of procurement in the overall project delivery process and how this position integrates with other project functions.
• Deliver value-added procurement support by identifying opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Perform all assignments in accordance with established policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and compliance requirements applicable to the assigned group, subject area, or commodity.
• Support bidding, contracting, and source selection activities as needed, particularly for projects with specific regulatory or client requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and ensure alignment on procurement strategies.
• Perform other procurement and purchasing duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement concepts

Supplier relationship management

Contracting & sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or another applicable major

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer II to manage procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services supporting project delivery. The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, compliance, and collaboration with internal stakeholders in an onsite Omaha, NE setting.

Preferred candidates have 2–3 years in procurement, a degree in a relevant field, and a solid understanding of bidding, contracting, and source selection processes. This is a Contract to Hire opportunity with Aston Carter.