Purchasing Agent

Aston Carter • Riverside, MI • 3d ago

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Job Description

The Purchasing Agent will assist the Purchasing Coordinators by handling administrative tasks.

This role involves tracking and recording all inventory transactions, processing and managing purchase orders for reorders, and ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement.

This person will be supporting the purchasing team in analyzing purchasing trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, and collaboration with operations, finance, and management is essential to align purchasing activities with broader business objectives.

Responsibilities

Track and record inventory of purchased goods.

Enter daily receivables into inventory and submit documentation to Accounting.

Identify reorder needs based on pre-determined trigger points.

Monitor production schedules to anticipate upcoming material needs.

Communicate delivery status of time-sensitive materials.

Engage in daily communication regarding inventory levels and strategy.

Submit purchase requisitions for approval for recurring replenishment.

Migrate acquisitions and purchase orders.

Deliver received items to appropriate locations.

Collaborate with Quality Control to gather data required to submit quality complaints.

Aid with data collection regarding incoming materials to assist in cycle tasks.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Excellent communication skills for internal and external contacts.

Attention to detail and ability to work confidently with numerical data.

Ability and desire to work both independently and within teams.

Understanding of prioritization and multitasking on a daily basis.

Work Environment

The role requires collaboration with one other purchasing coordinator and receiving daily instructions and direction from them.

Full-time at 40 hours per week, with minimal overtime, operating Monday through Friday

The workplace is comprised of approximately 65 employees, including general labor, warehouse employees, truck drivers, office staff, and a few employees at management and executive levels.

The office environment is open and collaborative, with about 10-15 people present at any given time. It's a dynamic workspace due to the nature of their operations.

The Headquarters is located in Riverside, serving as a direct distributor of agricultural containers and product packaging.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Riverside,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.

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.

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