• Purchasing Assistant

    Aston Carter (Portland, OR)


    Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

    Job Description

    The Data Integrity and Purchasing Assistant is a vital member of the purchasing team, responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels. This role involves reviewing and approving data related to new parts, recommending process improvements, maintaining data integrity, and expediting critical purchase orders.

    Responsibilities

    + Review for accuracy and approve all data related to new parts entered into the database.

    + Identify and implement improvements in the data management process.

    + Maintain data integrity by correcting errors or inconsistencies in files.

    + Expedite critical purchase orders and components for production.

    + Assist with purchasing activities, including placing orders for non-stock supplies.

    + Review order confirmations for accuracy and enter confirmed delivery dates on purchase orders.

    + Obtain missing order confirmations within 2 business days.

    + Update inventory lead times and coverage groups.

    + Follow up with vendors regarding back-ordered lines and past-due orders.

    + Investigate pricing discrepancies and collaborate with the Pricing department.

    + Resolve receiving errors with vendors regarding incorrect shipments, discrepancies, and shortages.

    + Enter return purchase orders to resolve and track vendor issues.

    + Purchase tooling, supplies, and miscellaneous non-stock items as requested.

    + Respond to internal inquiries regarding order status.

    + Assist with special inventory projects and other duties as needed.

    + Create inventory reports and customer status reports using AX/DOMO and Excel.

    Essential Skills

    + 1-3 years of experience in logistics coordination and/or purchasing.

    + Strong Excel skills including vlookups and pivot tables.

    + Proven experience with data integrity.

    + Previous experience with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics 365.

    + A good understanding of Materials Planning and Purchasing modules.

    + Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent experience.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Must be very tech-savvy and computer literate.

    + Experience with large ERP systems.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is a stable manufacturing company with a very clean site.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 hybrid position in Portland,OR.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2025.

    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® 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.