Senior Procurement Analyst

Aston Carter is working with a great client of ours who is looking to hire a Procurement Analyst to their team. They are needing someone with 3+ years procurement operations, buy desk management, or PR/PO processing experience. They also required a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business or similar. The company offers great pay, bonus opportuntiy, company stock, hybrid schedule, great work-life balance, 19 days of PTO, 12 paid holidays and much more! Please apply if you are interested in hearing more!

Job Description The Senior Analyst will play a critical role in managing and optimizing the Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) processes. This position ensures compliance with procurement policies, drives operational efficiency, and supports strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement operations, process improvement, and experience managing a buy desk or GR/IR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) reconciliation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end PR/PO lifecycle, ensuring timely creation, approval, and processing.

Validate purchase requisitions for accuracy, compliance, and budget alignment.

• Monitor PO status and resolve discrepancies with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Act as the primary point of contact for procurement requests, providing guidance on policies and procedures.

• Manage transactional buying activities and ensure adherence to negotiated contracts.
• Monitor and reconcile GR/IR accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Investigate and resolve mismatches between goods receipts and invoices in collaboration with Accounts Payable and vendors.
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in procurement workflows; recommend and implement improvements.
• Support automation initiatives and system enhancements (SAP or similar ERP).
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and analyze procurement metrics, providing insights to leadership for decision-making.

Essential Skills Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. 3–5 years of experience in procurement operations, buy desk management, or PR/PO processing. Strong understanding of GR/IR processes and ERP systems (SAP preferred). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with change management and business process improvement.:

Proficiency in project management and invoicing. Familiarity with Oracle and/or SAP systems. Great communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Overland Park, KS. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $81000.00/yr.

Medical Benefits Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts- FSA 401k- eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan immediately upon hire. Will match the first 3% at 100% in the form of pre-tax or Roth, and the next 2% at 50%. Paid Time Off- 152hrs- 232hrs based off tenure Employee Stock Grant Employee Stock Purchase Plan Holidays- 12 paid Paid Parental Leave Tuition Assistance Short and Long Term Disability Life Insurance and AD&D Family Building Benefits (Fertility, Adoption & Surrogacy) Extras: Employee Mobile Service Discount & Home Internet Employee Discounts

Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Overland Park,KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 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 for other accommodation options.