Job Title: Purchasing/Contract Support Specialist

Pay: $25/hr

Job Description:

Contract Signature and Workflow Oversight (60%)

Manage end-to-end contract signature processes, ensuring adherence to established workflows and compliance standards.Monitor approval chains, engage stakeholders, and maintain accurate documentation of all signatory actions.

Supplier Onboarding Management (35%)

Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and vendors during the supplier onboarding processSubmit onboarding requests in Zycus, coordinate with suppliers, and troubleshoot issues to ensure timely completionLiaise with Corporate Accounts Payable and procurement teams as needed.

Departmental Support (5%)

Provide administrative and operational support for related procurement and contract activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Education: College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Experience: Minimum 4 years in administrative management or support roles.

Technical Skills:

Advanced knowledge of Ariba procure-to-pay systems.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and advanced Excel skills.

This position is urgently hiring - If interested, please submit your updated resume and availability for a 5-minute call to kvespia @astoncarter.com

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newark, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Newark,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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