Job Title: Procurement Specialist IIJob Description The Procurement Specialist II plays a crucial role in supporting sourcing, vendor management, and procurement activities across the organization. Responsibilities + Negotiate favorable contract terms, collaborating with the legal team as necessary. + Resolve invoice discrepancies and address procurement-related issues. + Partner with Procurement Analysts to align procurement strategies with organizational goals. + Drive cost savings and implement process improvements. + Promote policy compliance and educate stakeholders on procurement processes and risk management. + Collaborate with HR, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure proper classification, onboarding, and compliance of external workers. Essential Skills + Expertise in procurement, stakeholder management, and vendor management. + Proficiency in contract negotiation. + Experience with Workday and ServiceNow platforms. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree required. + Minimum of 2+ years of experience in procurement within a multi-million dollar organization. + 2 years of experience in negotiating contracts. + 2+ years of experience in driving cost savings. + 2+ years of experience with Managed Service Provider (MSP) Programs. + Experience with a ticketing system such as ServiceNow or similar. Work Environment This is a fully remote role for candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone. The procurement team consists of a total of 10 people, including Procurement Analysts and the Operations team. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026. 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. 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.