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Job Title: Purchasing Agent
Job Description
The Purchasing Agent will quote and purchase electronic components, materials, and services for an electronics manufacturing facility. The role focuses on working with an existing supplier base, negotiating pricing and terms, and ensuring high quality and cost-effective procurement that aligns with company goals. This position offers strong growth potential for someone interested in building a career in purchasing and procurement.
Responsibilities
This role is based in an electronics manufacturing facility with a fast-paced, collaborative, and results-oriented atmosphere. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The dress code is business casual. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers, using tools such as Microsoft Excel and an ERP system to support daily purchasing activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shippensburg, PA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.
Requirements
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:
This is a fully onsite position in Shippensburg,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Job Description
The Purchasing Agent will quote and purchase electronic components, materials, and services for an electronics manufacturing facility. The role focuses on working with an existing supplier base, negotiating pricing and terms, and ensuring high quality and cost-effective procurement that aligns with company goals. This position offers strong growth potential for someone interested in building a career in purchasing and procurement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for electronic components, materials, and related services.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.
- Evaluate and select products based on quality, cost, and delivery performance criteria.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to support long-term collaboration.
- Maintain professional and responsive relationships with end customers.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve the best overall value.
- Address and resolve quality issues, delivery delays, or other supplier-related concerns in a timely manner.
- Create and manage purchase orders accurately and efficiently using internal systems.
- Use data and reports to analyze purchasing performance and develop actionable insights for improvement.
- Collaborate with internal teams in a fast-paced environment to meet production and delivery requirements.
- Experience with purchase order creation and management in a purchasing or procurement-related role (such as Procurement Administrator, Purchasing Administrator, or Purchasing Agent).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, analyzing, and reporting purchasing data.
- Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions from suppliers.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with suppliers, internal teams, and customers.
- Solid problem-solving abilities to address quality, delivery, and cost issues.
- Ability to analyze data and develop actionable insights that support procurement decisions.
- Familiarity with administrative tasks in a purchasing or procurement environment.
- ERP system experience or proficiency, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Interest in building a career in procurement or purchasing, with motivation to grow into a buyer-level role.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and results-oriented environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
This role is based in an electronics manufacturing facility with a fast-paced, collaborative, and results-oriented atmosphere. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The dress code is business casual. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers, using tools such as Microsoft Excel and an ERP system to support daily purchasing activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shippensburg, PA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.
Requirements
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)
This is a fully onsite position in Shippensburg,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $18 - $19