Purchasing Associate

Purchasing Associate

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Associate to join our procurement team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with data, maintaining accurate records, and supporting supply chain operations through administrative and transactional purchasing activities.

The Purchasing Associate will work closely with buyers and supply chain professionals to ensure purchasing information remains accurate, reports are completed on time, and procurement processes run efficiently. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build a career within purchasing, procurement, and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update pricing information within ERP systems.
• Process date revisions and purchasing-related updates to support procurement activities.
• Run, distribute, and maintain purchasing and supply chain reports.
• Perform high-volume data entry with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by partnering with vendors and internal departments.
• Review and compare data sets to identify inconsistencies, errors, and opportunities for correction.
• Provide administrative support to buyers and procurement team members.
• Assist with daily operational activities and reporting requirements.
• Follow established purchasing procedures and workflows to support procurement operations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within company systems.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by ensuring data integrity and process compliance.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Internship experience, entry-level experience, or at least 1 year of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, administrative support, data entry, or a related field.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• Data formatting
• Basic formulas and functions
• VLOOKUP and/or XLOOKUP
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Epicor ERP or similar enterprise systems.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Previous experience with invoicing, accounts payable, purchase orders, or procurement administration.
• High-volume data entry experience.
• Exposure to purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management processes.
• Associate degree or coursework related to Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or Operations is a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Elk River, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elk River, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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.