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Job Title: Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Management Specialist to join our manufacturing operations team at the Allentown production facility. This role is crucial in managing vendor relationships, processing purchase orders, confirming receipt of goods, and assisting sales and production teams with vendor quotations and delivery coordination. The position also involves overseeing inventory control through regular cycle counts and physical inventory counts.

Responsibilities

+ Manage vendor relationships and maintain effective communication.

+ Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies.

+ Confirm receipt of goods and resolve discrepancies promptly.

+ Support sales and production teams in obtaining vendor quotations and coordinating deliveries.

+ Perform weekly cycle counts of critical production materials and quarterly physical inventory counts.

+ Ensure accurate inventory records within the company’s ERP system.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in purchasing/procurement and/or inventory management.

+ Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in a small manufacturing environment (fewer than 50 employees) preferred.

Work Environment

The position operates in an office environment with a business casual dress code. The work schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. We offer a competitive benefits package.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Allentown, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

• Proven experience in purchasing/procurement and/or inventory management.• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.• Experience in a small manufacturing environment (fewer than 50 employees) preferred.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.