Strategic Procurement Specialist – Manufacturing

Talentify; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Lexington, KY to lead strategic purchasing, supplier management, and cost-saving initiatives. You will partner across engineering, quality, and operations to ensure material availability, quality, and on-time delivery for production needs.

The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier performance, and collaboration within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a Monday–Friday schedule onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, supplier negotiations, and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts, materials, and components to support manufacturing operations.
• Lead supplier relationships, including pricing negotiations and performance monitoring.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and identify strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, finance, and operations to align purchasing.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier negotiations

Cost analysis

ERP systems

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/supply chain

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Lexington, KY to lead strategic purchasing, supplier management, and cost-saving initiatives. You will partner across engineering, quality, and operations to ensure material availability, quality, and on-time delivery for production needs.

The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier performance, and collaboration within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a Monday–Friday schedule onsite.