Procurement Administrator

Description Procurement Administrator will support purchasing operations during a period of organizational growth and process improvement. This role will serve as a key liaison between internal teams and vendors, helping ensure material availability, accurate purchasing data, and timely supplier communication while supporting ongoing ERP and process enhancement initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience working in a manufacturing environment, is comfortable managing vendor relationships, and can effectively balance administrative responsibilities with proactive follow-up on purchasing deadlines. Key Responsibilities Maintain and update purchasing, vendor, and inventory data within company ERP systems. Perform high-volume data entry to support purchasing process improvements and ERP initiatives. Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding purchase orders, lead times, delivery schedules, and order status. Follow up with vendors to ensure commitments and deadlines are met. Escalate supply chain issues and proactively address delays that could impact production schedules. Assist with physical inventory counts, inventory organization, and product labeling activities. Support purchasing and supply chain teams with administrative reporting and documentation. Track and maintain vendor information, pricing, and purchasing records. Collaborate with finance, operations, and production teams to improve purchasing workflows and material planning. Assist in identifying opportunities to improve visibility into future material requirements and purchasing needs. Additional Skills & Qualifications 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement administration, supply chain, inventory control, or a related administrative role. Experience working directly with vendors and suppliers. Strong data entry and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Comfortable communicating with vendors and professionally holding suppliers accountable to commitments. Experience using ERP systems preferred. Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly preferred. Familiarity with JobBOSS, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar systems is a plus. Must be eligible to work in the United States and meet ITAR requirements. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arnold, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Arnold,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr