Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Aston Carter is hiring a Procurement Purchasing / Buyer!

Job Description

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring goods, services, and equipment to support the operational needs of all departments. This role provides outstanding internal customer service, collaborates closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements, and develops strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Create and issue purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner using the organization’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.
• Receive purchase requests electronically, complete transactions, and follow up with internal teams on issues such as back orders, shipping delays, and order changes.
• Track the status of all orders, ensuring visibility and clear communication to internal stakeholders.
• Manage and expedite priority and urgent order requests to meet tight deadlines and operational needs.
• Obtain order confirmations and expected delivery dates from suppliers and document this information in the ERP system.
• Monitor and follow up on open orders, including tracking shipments and verifying delivery completion.
• Assist with resolving invoice exceptions and discrepancies by collaborating with internal departments and vendors.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers to build strong vendor relationships and ensure reliable service.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal departments by understanding their needs and ensuring procurement activities align with operational requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing consolidation and improvement of supply chain functions by taking on additional responsibilities as the organization grows.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Purchasing Agent or in a closely related purchasing role.
• Experience purchasing goods in any industry, with a preference for candidates who have purchased within the healthcare sector.
• Hands-on experience using an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system for purchasing and procurement activities.
• Practical supply chain experience, including purchase order management and order tracking.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems for purchasing and materials management.
• Experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) processes and tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for tracking, reporting, and analyzing purchasing data.
• Background in logistics, vendor management, and procurement operations.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills when working with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Associate’s degree required as a minimum educational qualification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Buying experience across a variety of goods and categories.
• Experience working with integrated ERP systems to support end-to-end supply chain functions.
• Demonstrated ability to grow into expanded responsibilities and higher-level roles within a supply chain organization.
• Interest in contributing to a consolidating and evolving supply chain function with opportunities for professional growth.

Work Environment

This role operates in a very fast-paced office environment where the Purchasing Agent must work effectively under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break. The position is based in an office setting, and the employee will have their own desk and workspace. The organization is consolidating its supply chain functions into a central location, creating a dynamic environment with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and grow in both scope of work and career progression. ERP systems, including potentially SAP and other supply chain tools, are used regularly to manage purchasing, logistics, and vendor relationships.

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 Jul 1, 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.

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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.

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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.