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Procurement Director

Description

As Procurement Director, you will lead the procurement function for our technology-focused business, assisting internal customers in the procurement process to optimize vendor spend and achieve corporate objectives.

In the short term, you will:

• Execute against the strategy and annual plan, including:

  • Business priorities

  • New and renewal contracts

  • Improvement areas for key vendors

  • Process improvements

  • Achieve savings targets

• Analyze, monitor, and track contract performance

• Develop a full procurement process and monitor compliance

In the long term, you will:

• Proactively evaluate and confirm vendor requirements, including volume requirements

• Negotiate directly or assist in negotiating contract terms with vendors

• Ensure contracts are obtained and properly archived in the contract repository

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 1 Year(s).

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in West Des Moines, Iowa and some days remote.

Work Environment

HYBRID. 2 days in office / 3 from home. Standard hours.

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.