• Purchasing Administrative Assistant

    Aston Carter (Tampa, FL)


    Purchasing Assistant

    • Location: Tampa, FL

    • Work Environment: Corporate office with gym, café, and shuttle service

     

    We’re looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to help maintain accurate purchasing systems and processes that keep our projects running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with numbers, data, and cross-functional teams, this role is for you.

    What You’ll Do

    + Set up and maintain plan and option take-off information for multiple divisions.

    + Monitor home site budgeting and ensure compliance with projected start dates.

    + Review and finalize budgets and start packages for accuracy.

    + Prepare and distribute weekly start packages for field and office teams.

    + Collaborate with estimating and purchasing teams to resolve take-off/budget issues.

    + Maintain supplier/trade partner pricing and generate reports in Excel.

    + Correct commitments in JDE and assist with invoice resolution.

    + Respond to changing workloads and deadlines with flexibility and precision.

    What We’re Looking For

    + Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

    + Experience: 2+ years in an office environment.

    + Skills:

    + Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

    + Strong organizational and communication skills

    + Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure

    + High attention to detail and integrity

    + Bonus Points:

    + Experience with JDE

    + Advanced Excel skills

    + Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities

    Why You’ll Love Working Here

    + Collaborative team environment with Purchasing Assistants, Leads, and Managers.

    + Support divisions across multiple states (DE, PA, FL, NC, SC, NJ, NY).

    + Modern office amenities: gym, café, and shuttle service.

    + Convenient location near International Mall and great dining options.

     

    Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help us build homes that make a difference!

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Tampa,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 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® 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.