Procurement Coordinator

Procurement Coordinator Job Description The Procurement Coordinator supports ongoing engineering and production programs by managing the end-to-end purchasing process for materials, components, and supplies. This role works closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement, accurate documentation, and proactive communication about supply chain status and risks. Responsibilities

- Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to identify material, component, and supply requirements for ongoing programs and projects.
- Identify and communicate with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, and estimated lead times for required items.
- Request, review, and evaluate supplier quotations based on cost, lead time, and operational requirements.
- Generate purchase requisitions for internal approval in alignment with company policies and procedures.
- Create and issue purchase orders following approval of purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Verify that purchase order pricing, quantities, and delivery dates match approved quotations and internal requirements.
- Enter purchase orders through supplier online portals when available and ensure successful submission.
- Distribute purchase orders to suppliers, including applicable drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation when required.
- Monitor supplier order acknowledgments and track estimated delivery dates to maintain up-to-date order status.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding order status, delivery delays, and material shortages to minimize operational impact.
- Communicate potential supply chain disruptions and risks promptly to Engineering and Production teams.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and ERP data to support reporting and audit needs.
- Support vendor management activities by maintaining effective, professional communication with suppliers.

Essential Skills

- 23 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a government contracting or manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience through a supply chain degree program.
- Hands-on experience with an ERP system; Deltek Costpoint ERP experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of procurement and purchasing processes, including purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
- Ability to evaluate supplier quotations based on cost, lead time, and operational requirements.
- Experience with vendor communications and vendor management in a professional setting.
- Attention to detail in verifying pricing, quantities, and delivery dates against approved quotations and requirements.
- Ability to maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with Engineering, Production, and suppliers.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple orders, deadlines, and supplier interactions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP is highly desirable.
- Experience in government contracting or manufacturing purchasing is a plus.
- Degree or formal education in supply chain management or a related field is beneficial.
- Comfort working with supplier online portals to enter and manage orders.
- Ability to identify and communicate potential supply chain disruptions to internal stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address delivery delays and material shortages.
- Professional vendor management approach, focused on building reliable supplier relationships.

Work Environment This is a full-time, on-site role based in Halethorpe, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Halethorpe, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Halethorpe, MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Halethorpe,MD.

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® Platinum Award 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.