• Purchasing Assistant

    Aston Carter (Tolland, CT)


    Hiring for a Purchasing Assistant in Tolland!

    Job Description

    This role involves supporting the Office Manager with administrative, supply chain, and operational tasks. The position is integral to maintaining the smooth operation of the office and requires efficient handling of various purchasing and inventory management tasks.

    Responsibilities

    + Obtain quotes for products and services.

    + Manage and process purchase orders.

    + Search and update product and inventory levels.

    + Issue pricing for products and services.

    + Provide administrative support in supply chain management.

    + Assist with inventory control and vendor management.

    + Utilize Microsoft Office and QuickBooks for various tasks.

    + Enter data accurately in Excel.

    + Engage in purchasing administration and customer service.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.

    + Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

    + Strong attention to detail.

    + Willingness to learn new skills.

    + Ability to read blueprints.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in ERP, procurement, and vendor management.

    + Proficiency in Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.

    + Background in customer service and reporting.

    Work Environment

    The work is conducted in a clean machine shop setting. The company offers an opportunity to grow within a family-owned business that specializes in custom design and maintenance of fixtures and welding equipment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tolland, Connecticut.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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 Tolland,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 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.