Description Placing PO’s and planning material requirements to support inventory, production, and customer requirements while maintaining cost objectives & quality expectations. Review/resolve past due PO’s, reschedule requests, and expedite deliveries. Practice core procurement fundamentals using ERP (Baan or SAP): managing PIRs (Lead Time, Pricing, EOQ, Safety Stock, Etc.); reviewing and acting on signals; updating order acknowledgments/delivery dates. Lead materials supply and inventory levels (of assigned portfolio) to meet manufacturing goals. Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to update required data and communicate changes by using strong analytical skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and get results. Support management & reduction of raw material levels by executing a lean mentality. Support, contribute & lead material/cost/productivity efforts for assigned materials/suppliers. Skills purchase order, procurement, sap, baan Top Skills Details purchase order,procurement Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Asheville, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/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 onsite position in Asheville,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 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.