Purchasing Assistant, Full Time
Aston CarterPurchasing Assistant Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and looking to build your career in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain? We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join a growing manufacturing organization and support a high-volume purchasing team. In this role, you'll work directly with vendors, monitor purchase orders, track deliveries, and help ensure critical materials are a
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vailable to keep production running smoothly.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with ERP experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for operations and supply chain management. Monitor open and past-due purchase orders to support on-time material availability. Communicate regularly with local and national vendors regarding order status, lead times, and delivery schedules.
Track incoming materials and provide timely updates to internal teams. Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation. Assist with invoice reconciliation, reporting, and purchasing data management.
Partner with purchasing, production, operations, and finance teams to support manufacturing needs. Contribute to backlog reduction efforts and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Experience working with an ERP system and maintaining purchasing or operational data. Previous experience working with vendors in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, customer service, or administrative support roles. Strong computer proficiency and data entry skills.
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Michael, MN. 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. 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) Application Deadline 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. Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. 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.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.