Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join a growing manufacturing organization specializing in water treatment equipment, chemical blends, and custom fabrication. In this role, you will support a high-volume purchasing team by managing purchase orders, coordinating with vendors, tracking deliveries, and maintaining accurate ERP data.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain operations while working closely with purchasing, production, operations, and finance teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will:

• Maintain and update existing purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Monitor open and past-due purchase orders to help ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Communicate regularly with local and national vendors regarding order status, shipping schedules, and delivery timelines.
• Follow up proactively with vendors to resolve delays, shortages, and order discrepancies.
• Track incoming deliveries and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure purchasing records, order documentation, and ERP data remain accurate and up to date.
• Assist with purchase order tracking, invoice reconciliation, and reporting activities.
• Gather and maintain purchasing data for analysis and operational reporting.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, operations, and finance teams to support material availability and business needs.
• Support backlog reduction initiatives and help improve purchasing processes and efficiency.

• Experience working with an ERP system (Acumatica experience is a plus).
• Previous experience working with vendors in purchasing, customer service, logistics, supply chain, administrative support, or a related function.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computer systems and accurate data entry.

• Prior purchasing or procurement support experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environment.
• Experience managing purchase orders, vendor follow-up activities, or order maintenance processes.
• Interest in building a long-term career in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Partner with multiple departments and gain exposure to key business functions.
• Contribute to a growing organization with high visibility and opportunities to learn.
• Develop skills that can support long-term career growth in procurement and operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Michael, MN.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Saint Michael,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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® Platinum Award 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.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.