Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing SpecialistAbout the Role

Our client is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support purchasing and inventory operations. This role is ideal for someone with experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, supply chain, or materials planning.

The Purchasing Specialist will create and manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, maintain inventory data, and help ensure materials are available to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders in NetSuite.

• Track orders and communicate with suppliers regarding deliveries, shortages, and lead times.

• Maintain accurate item, vendor, pricing, and inventory information.

• Monitor inventory levels and help prevent stockouts and excess inventory.

• Support production and supply chain teams with material planning needs.

• Generate reports and analyze data using Excel.

• Assist with domestic and international purchasing activities.

• Support process improvements and ERP data maintenance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, supply chain, materials planning, or a related field.

• Experience using ERP (NetSuite preferred but not required)

• Understanding of purchasing and inventory management processes.

• Strong Excel and data management skills.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics.

• International purchasing experience.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to grow within a supply chain and operations team.

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Hands-on experience with purchasing, inventory, and supplier management.

Keywords: Purchasing, Procurement, Buyer, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Materials Planning, NetSuite, ERP, Purchasing Coordinator, Procurement Coordinator.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.45 - $31.25/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 Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 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® 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.

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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.