Purchasing Specialist

Job Title: Purchasing Specialist Job Description

The role of a Purchasing Specialist involves providing crucial support in purchasing and inventory management. Your key responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, monitoring inventory levels, and maintaining accurate records. You will coordinate with vendors to ensure pricing, order status, and delivery schedules are met. Additionally, you will receive and verify shipments and address any discrepancies in inventory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating, processing, and tracking purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, order status, and delivery schedules.
• Receive and verify shipments against purchase orders.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and communicate issues to the purchasing team.
• Review, code, and reconcile vendor invoices with purchase orders and receipts.
• Assist with accounts payable processes, including invoice tracking and approvals.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and financial documentation for audits and reporting.
• Support month-end activities related to purchasing and inventory.
• Assist with expense tracking and basic cost analysis related to inventory and supplies.
• Maintain organized purchasing, inventory, and accounting files.
• Perform data entry in purchasing, inventory, and accounting systems.
• Prepare basic reports related to inventory, spending, and vendor activity.
• Assist with general office and administrative tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in purchasing, procurement, and supply chain management.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP, and processing purchase orders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in accounting, business, or finance preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, inventory, accounting, or administrative support.
• Basic understanding of accounts payable, invoice reconciliation, and financial documentation.
• Experience with ERP, purchasing, or accounting systems is a plus.

Work Environment

The position offers flexible work hours, allowing you to work 4 hours a day between 8 AM and 5 PM. Additionally, every other Friday, you will work 5 hours, providing a balanced work-life schedule. You will work closely with the team and contribute to a supportive and organized environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Cleveland,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 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] for other accommodation options.