Procurement Support Specialist

Aston Carter

. Interface daily with supply chain managers, operations teams, and value stream leaders to understand and prioritize critical supplier parts .

Posted 9/23/2026contractRemote • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and supply chain management, with a strong focus on maintaining accurate material availability data in SAP and improving supplier schedules. Capable of effective communication and coordination across teams to resolve part issues and enhance supply chain efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAP ProficiencyProcurement ExperienceSupply Chain ManagementData Tracking ToolsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Data EntryMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)Supplier Commitment ManagementQuality Inspection TrackingFirst Article InspectionSpreadsheet ManagementRisk AnalysisProblem Resolution CoordinationProcessing Time AnalysisSupplier Issue Escalation

Soft Skills

Customer Service MindsetClear CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProactive Coordination

Tools & Technologies

SAPEPSECSData Tracking ToolsInternal Tracking Files

Industry Keywords

AerospaceComplex ManufacturingSupply Chain EfficiencyMaterial AvailabilitySupplier Data Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interface daily with supply chain managers, operations teams, and value stream leaders to understand and prioritize critical supplier parts
Work with procurement to escalate part issues, obtain supplier commitments, and update SAP Mismatch tools and internal tracking files
Improve supplier schedules to align with material requirements planning (MRP) needs and report status to operations and supply chain managers
Maintain accurate material availability data in SAP and internal tracking tools
Confirm supplier commitments and enter updated information into SAP and tracking files
Communicate daily on critical part status, risks, and changes
Clear internal obstacles involving quality inspections, first article reviews, and engineering changes
Attend weekly supply chain, site, and business unit meetings and provide detailed part status updates
Manage the RAIL and update EPS and ECS presentations
Manage ship commitment spreadsheets against demand and overdue items
Obtain and record information on second- and third-source suppliers and drive open actions
Track quality notifications, supplier-related issues, and first article inspections and drive resolution
Chart processing times for open SRI’s, prioritize them, and ensure timely closure
Support the supply chain team and stakeholders with smaller actions and ad hoc tasks
Improve problem-part resolution turnaround through proactive coordination
Identify risks impacting line replaceable unit (LRU) builds and escalate concerns
Streamline communication processes and improve supply chain efficiency
Use data tracking tools to improve reporting accuracy, forecasting, and decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working with procurement and supply chain functions, with the ability to understand supplier commitments and material requirements
Strong customer service mindset with the ability to support internal stakeholders and respond promptly to part-related inquiries
Proficiency in data entry and maintaining accurate records in tracking tools and enterprise systems such as SAP
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with operations and supply chain personnel on a daily basis
Skill in identifying and escalating part issues and coordinating resolution across multiple teams
Capability to manage and update spreadsheets and tracking files, including ship commitments and material status reports
Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for managing material and supplier data
Experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments is beneficial
Comfort working with multiple data tracking tools and presentations, including EPS and ECS formats
Ability to analyze processing times and prioritize issues based on risk and impact
Strong organizational skills to handle multiple actions and follow-ups simultaneously
Attention to detail when tracking quality notifications, supplier issues, and first article inspections

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)