PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

As a purchasing specialist, you will support the strategic utilization of organizational resources in acquiring designated products and services. You will contribute to maintaining supply quality and consistency while aiming to reduce overall expenditure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outstanding orders and follow up on scheduled deliveries.
• Assist in onboarding new vendors by completing necessary documentation.
• Analyze material requirements planning (MRP) data and help ensure timely creation of purchase orders. Aid in drafting RFQs and identifying optimal procurement strategies.
• Input procurement details into the system, including vendor profiles, order data, pricing, confirmations, and inventory updates.
• Oversee supplier communications via portal, address delivery inquiries, notify of scheduling updates, and escalate issues to procurement staff and supervisors.
• Coordinate with engineering to establish new item codes, specifications, and vendor selection.
• Engage in supplier negotiations when needed, considering cost efficiency, legal compliance, and contractual terms.
• Utilize supply chain reports for informed decision-making.
• Document and manage product rejections, communicate findings to vendors and internal teams, and arrange for appropriate handling of defective items.
• Serve as a communication bridge among production, engineering, customer service, and COP to ensure prompt product delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to proactively resolve challenges.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Associate degree in supply chain, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, asset management software, and ERP platforms.
• Verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.

Work Environment

The role is 100% onsite, working Monday through Friday, with hours from 7-3 or 8-4. You will report to the Supply Chain Manager and work in an office environment with moderate noise. Occasional trips to manufacturing areas will be required.

This is a Contract position based out of Sheboygan Falls, WI.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sheboygan Falls,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.