Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Agent to manage the procurement of materials, equipment, services, and supplies essential to our operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting internal teams.

Responsibilities

+ Evaluate and process purchase requests submitted by various departments.

+ Communicate with suppliers to gather details on pricing, product specifications, availability, and delivery timelines.

+ Check inventory levels to confirm whether existing stock meets current needs.

+ Assess market trends and pricing to estimate costs and ensure competitive purchasing.

+ Generate and issue purchase orders to approved vendors.

+ Maintain accurate records of purchases, transfers, pricing, delivery schedules, and inventory updates.

+ Calculate total expenditures for procured items and services.

+ Analyze supplier quotes and delivery terms to select the most suitable vendors or award contracts.

+ Monitor and follow up on order status to ensure timely delivery and resolve any delays.

Essential Skills

+ Purchasing

+ Purchase order management

+ Supply chain expertise

+ Buyer purchasing experience

+ Inventory control

+ ERP systems knowledge, including SAP

+ Strong negotiation skills

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

+ Vendor management

+ Mechanical aptitude

+ Buying experience

+ Data entry skills

+ Purchasing experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Team player with strong attention to detail

+ Work ethic, pride in your work, technical, organizational, written, and oral communication skills

+ Good attendance history with previous employers

+ High school diploma

+ 2 years of experience as a buyer for mechanical parts

+ Experience in computer order entry and inventory control

+ Experience in the conveyor industry is preferred but not required

+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

+ Experience with MS Office products like MS Excel, Word, and Outlook

+ Mechanical aptitude: understanding of reducers, conveyors, motors, etc.

+ Experience with File Pro or Oracle is a plus

Work Environment

The role is primarily onsite with potential for hybrid arrangements. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with flexibility.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 Winneconne,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 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.

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