Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Location: Albany, ,NY

Pay: $24 - $27 an hour

A highly reputable healthcare company is looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join their team! This role includes a large range of duties including but not limited to the procurement of goods, services, and equipment to meet the operational needs of all departments, providing outstanding customer service and interacting regularly with departments to understand their needs. The Purchasing Agent will develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and communicate regularly regarding order status, and much more!

Job Description:

• Create and issue Purchase Orders accurately and promptly using the Electronic Resource Platform (ERP).
• Receive requests electronically and complete transactions.
• Follow up with internal team on issues such as back orders and shipping delays.
• Track order statuses and manage urgent order requests.
• Obtain order confirmations and expected delivery dates.
• Follow up on open orders, including tracking and verifying delivery.
• Assist with resolving invoice exceptions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing goods in any industry, with preference for healthcare.
• Proficiency in ERP software.
• Supply Chain experience.
• Experience with purchase orders and SAP.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Buying experience.
• Vendor management and procurement knowledge.

Benefits:

• Great benefits package
• Work life balance
• Stability and clear opportunities for growth into other areas of the dealership over time.

Work Environment

The work environment is very fast-paced and requires someone who can work under tight deadlines and pressure. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break. The position is based in an office setting where you will have your own desk.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Menands, NY.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.16/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 Menands,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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® 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 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.