Procurement Agent

3 months ago


Lynnwood, United States Aston Carter Full time

Job Title: Procurement Agent

Job Description

This position entails placing orders with vendors, sourcing products to ensure the best cost, availability, and delivery schedule, and negotiating fair market pricing. The role involves continuous monitoring and providing timely updates on the status of supplier quality or delivery problems. The Procurement Agent will work closely with the internal departments of Project Management and Accounting.

Hard Skills

+ Proficient in computer skills and programs generally used in an office environment

+ Negotiation skills

+ Analytical skills

+ Judgment and decision-making skills

Soft Skills

+ Highly organized

+ Detail-oriented

+ Demonstrated ability to multi-task

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Interpersonal skills

+ Strong ability to understand and adjust to priorities

About Aston Carter:

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 double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.