Procurement Analyst

*** US Citizens or Green Card Holder Only. No C2C or 3rd Parties *** Summary The Ash Group is hiring a Procurement Analyst (24655) for our client, a global leader providing advanced systems and support in defense, aerospace, and security. This is a 10-month contract position working in Phoenix, AZ (Onsite). We are offering a pay rate up to $31/hr W2 based on skill set. Role Details Compensation: Up to $31/hr W2 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting. Duration: 10-month contract Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite) What You’ll Be Doing The role is responsible for supporting purchasing activities, ensuring the timely delivery of materials, and maintaining effective communication with suppliers to meet operational requirements. This position plays a key part in managing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and resolving issues that may impact production or service schedules. Expediting Activities: Monitor open purchase orders and expedite deliveries to ensure on-time arrival of materials. – Identify potential delays, escalate issues, and coordinate corrective action with suppliers and internal stakeholders; Track and report order status changes, highlighting risks to the schedule. Supplier Communication & Follow-Up: Request and track supplier acknowledgments to confirm receipt and acceptance of purchase orders; Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding order status, changes, and delivery commitments; Build and maintain positive supplier relationships to support proactive issue resolution. Resolving Receiving / Purchase Order Discrepancies: I nvestigate and resolve mismatches between received materials and purchase order requirements, including quantity, pricing, part numbers, and documentation issues; Coordinate with Receiving, Quality, and suppliers to correct discrepancies and ensure accurate system transactions and Drive timely resolution of open receiving issues to prevent inventory inaccuracies and production delays. What We’re Looking For 5 years of strong Microsoft Excel experience is required 2–3 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, or related materials management functions, OR Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field Understanding of procurement processes, ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle systems, etc.) Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and supplier documentation Knowledge of supply chain flow: purchasing, receiving, inventory, production Experience resolving receiving/PO discrepancies (quantity, price, part number mismatches) Familiarity with lead times, material planning concepts, and basic inventory management

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