Purchasing Clerk

Job Title: Purchasing Clerk

Job Description

The Purchasing Clerk will work with a team of seven individuals in a fast-paced environment. The primary role includes answering phones, collecting pertinent information for issuing purchase orders to field technicians, service managers, account managers, and project managers across all offices, and entering them in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter a high volume of alpha and numeric data into Edge, a web-based program.
• Entry of purchase orders, subcontracts, change order requests, etc.
• Acquire necessary information for new vendor and subcontractor setup.
• Invoice research, follow-up, and entry.
• Respond to questions from vendors and coworkers at all levels, including management.
• Assume any other job responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the department or company.
• Call vendors for invoice collection.
• Assist management and purchasing agents with additional duties as needed.
  
  

Essential Skills

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills with a minimum of 2 years of data entry experience.
• Typing speed of 40 wpm minimum.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Capability to handle large amounts of paperwork in a busy environment with many distractions.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Microsoft Excel experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience in purchasing, data entry, purchase order management, Microsoft Office, and inventory management.
• Experience in administrative support and customer service.
  
  

Work Environment

The role operates in an office environment with working hours from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 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.