<strong>Job Title: Procurement Specialist 4</strong><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>This contract role offers an opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to provide maternity leave coverage, with the possibility of extension. You will lead sourcing strategy within defined categories, primarily in the facilities management space, and act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders. Working fully remotely on EST/CST hours, you will manage key sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and procurement processes to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of goods and services.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Lead the development and implementation of category and sub-category sourcing strategies for goods and services, particularly within the facilities management industry.</li><li>Engage with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective sourcing plans and processes.</li><li>Maintain a detailed understanding of business drivers and how they impact overall business strategy and procurement decisions.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes, and best practices, providing guidance and advice to business areas.</li><li>Manage end-to-end sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budgets, and appropriate risk management.</li><li>Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners to strengthen the supply base.</li><li>Monitor compliance with the organizations sourcing processes, acting as an internal consultant for each stage of the procurement lifecycle.</li><li>Create, manage, and optimize category or sub-category strategy plans and sourcing pipelines.</li><li>Oversee contract administration activities and ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and materials for management review.</li><li>Utilize procurement and sourcing tools such as Jaggaer, Corrigo, and CMMS systems to manage purchase orders, supplier data, and inventory-related activities.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support facilities management sourcing needs and resolve procurement issues as they arise.</li><li>Apply strong analytical and decision-making skills to evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate terms, and recommend optimal sourcing solutions.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Essential Skills<br><br></strong><ul><li>Minimum 3 years of prior contract and sourcing experience, preferably within the facilities management industry.</li><li>5+ years of experience in contract administration.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in procurement or purchasing, including sourcing techniques and supply chain management.</li><li>Previous hands-on experience with Jaggaer procurement systems.</li><li>Previous hands-on experience with Corrigo and CMMS platforms.</li><li>Experience working with purchase orders, SAP, and inventory-related processes.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills for managing supplier relationships and contract discussions.</li><li>Strong analytical and decision-making skills to support strategic sourcing and supplier selection.</li><li>Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Additional Skills & Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Corrigo and Aravo experience is highly desirable, with no specific minimum years required.</li><li>Previous facilities management experience is strongly preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with supply chain management concepts and best practices.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple sourcing projects and priorities.</li><li>Comfort with virtual collaboration tools and remote stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Experience acting as an internal consultant on procurement processes and compliance.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Work Environment<br><br></strong>This role is 100% remote and can be performed from anywhere in the country, with a preference for working standard EST or CST business hours. The typical shift runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and interviews are conducted virtually in 12 rounds. You will work in a digital, technology-enabled procurement environment using tools such as Jaggaer, Corrigo, CMMS systems, SAP, and other sourcing and inventory platforms. The position is initially structured as a contract to provide maternity leave coverage, with the possibility of extension based on business needs. The work culture emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, professional communication, and adherence to procurement best practices, while offering the flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote setting.<br><br><strong>Job Type & Location<br><br></strong>This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.<br><br><strong>Pay And Benefits<br><br></strong>The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr.<br><br>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.<br><br>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)<br><br><strong>Workplace Type<br><br></strong>This is a fully remote position.<br><br><strong>Application Deadline<br><br></strong>This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.<br><br><strong>About Aston Carter<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.<br><br><strong>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:</strong> 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.<br><br><strong>Massachusetts Lie Detector:</strong> 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.<br><br><strong>Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):</strong> 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.