• Purchasing Associate

    Aston Carter (Brillion, WI)


    Purchasing Associate

    Job Description

    The Purchasing Associate serves as a key liaison between the sales team, purchasing department, and external suppliers. This role is responsible for ensuring timely product delivery and providing strategic solutions that support both internal teams and customer needs.

    Responsibilities

    + Deliver outstanding support to the sales team by coordinating communication and logistics between sales, purchasing, and suppliers.

    + Facilitate vendor onboarding by preparing and distributing new vendor packets and maintaining tracking logs.

    + Organize and maintain departmental documentation including files, reports, correspondence, and databases.

    + Engage with suppliers daily to obtain shipping updates, including participation in scheduled phone meetings as needed.

    + Update the Expedite Center with accurate due date information on a daily basis.

    + Troubleshoot delivery delays and proactively resolve issues to meet customer deadlines.

    + Present alternative solutions to sales and customers when delivery challenges arise.

    + Provide backup support for switchboard operations as required.

    + Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental goals.

    Essential Skills

    + Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

    + Effective problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

    + Professional telephone etiquette and communication skills.

    + Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    + Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities efficiently.

    + Competent typing skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school diploma or equivalent required.

    + Minimum of 1 year experience in data entry, administrative support, or purchasing preferred.

    Work Environment

    The position requires onsite work from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, with flexibility. There is potential for a hybrid work environment after the contract period. The team consists of 10 to 11 employees, including managers and leaders, with room to add 2 Purchasing Associates.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 Brillion,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.