Purchasing Admin

Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking a purchasing admin to support core purchasing functions within our manufacturing environment. This role focuses on creating and managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, and conducting purchasing research. The position offers growth potential in areas such as HR, inventory management, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Create and update purchase orders in QuickBooks.
• Track delivery dates and report any delays.
• Monitor inventory using shortage reports and maintain accuracy.
• Conduct purchasing research to identify cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and other team members to ensure timely procurement of materials.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in QuickBooks for purchase order management.
• Ability to read and interpret Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Basic Excel skills for reporting and data tracking.
• Experience in a machine shop environment is highly desired.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management.
• Background in HR assistance.
• Interest in project management roles.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment consists of an office setting with a machine shop in the back. The team is small and collaborative, reporting to a Project Manager. The dress code is business casual, and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/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 Allentown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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 for other accommodation options.