Purchasing Administrator

Job Title: Purchasing Administrator

Job Description

The Purchasing Administrator will support the sales team in efficiently quoting customers, processing customer orders, purchasing parts from suppliers, and providing post-shipment customer service. This role involves handling supplier sourcing, quoting, order entry, reviewing contract requirements, ensuring purchase orders are accurate, fulfilling due dates and quality requirements, and assisting with negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Support sales team with customer quotations and order processing.
• Source suppliers and handle quoting processes.
• Enter orders and review contract requirements for accuracy.
• Ensure all purchase orders meet due dates and quality standards.
• Assist in negotiations and provide customer service to suppliers.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficient in purchasing, data entry, and sourcing.
• Experience with quoting, order entry, MRP, and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of purchase orders and procurement processes.
• Self-motivated learner with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Collaborative mindset and analytical thinking.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong typing skills and administrative support experience.
• Excellent customer service and inventory management abilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and purchase order software systems.
  
  

Work Environment

This position is onsite with a work schedule of either 7:00am – 3:30pm or 7:30am – 4:00pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chatsworth, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Chatsworth,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.