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Aston Carter · 3 hours ago

Purchasing Specialist

Aston Carter is hiring for a Purchasing Specialist! The Purchasing Specialist plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day functions of the Operations side of the organization, focusing on generating purchase orders, tracking orders, and maintaining supplier records.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Generate and submit purchase orders, track orders to ensure on-time delivery, and process receiving documents
Resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies and maintain accurate supplier records
Provide weekly open purchase order reports to each line of business and facilitate timely close outs through scheduled meetings
Receive and disperse materials to various lines of business on the Lunenburg site
Run errands for parts and supplies as needed
Organize training materials, maintain safety records, and assist with internal safety audits
Perform data entry, update records, and manage internal communications including memos and emails
Maintain office supplies and ensure a clean, organized workspace
Assist in preparing reports and presentations for various teams
Participate in weekly training to learn scale operator duties and provide coverage during absences
Coordinate with team members to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
Assist in organizing company events, meetings, and team activities
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support overall office efficiency

Qualification

Purchasing ExperienceERP/CRM SystemsManufacturing EnvironmentCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteTask ManagementProblem-SolvingConflict ResolutionOrganizational Skills

Required

2+ years of Purchasing or Procurement Experience
Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience with SAP/Oracle or other ERP/CRM systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Independent problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities
Effective conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational habits

Preferred

Prior experience in an administrative or office support role
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Dependable, punctual, and capable of working independently

Benefits

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)

Company

Aston Carter

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Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2011-01-31Acquired

Leadership Team

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Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
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Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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