Purchasing Assistant

Description

Aston Carter is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistants to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in supporting our purchasing department by ensuring the smooth and efficient release of materials and purchase orders (POs) to buyers. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in data entry and Excel, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

High-Volume Data Entry: Accurately input and manage large volumes of data, ensuring precision and attention to detail.

Excel Proficiency: Utilize Excel for data management, analysis, and reporting tasks. Create and maintain spreadsheets to track inventory, orders, and other relevant information.

Material and PO Release: Efficiently release materials and POs to buyers, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all transactions and communications. Ensure documentation is easily accessible and comprehensible.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with team members and other departments to ensure seamless workflow and communication. Provide support and assistance as needed to achieve departmental goals.

Problem Solving: Identify and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to data entry or PO processing. Proactively address challenges to maintain smooth operations.

Experience: Proven experience in data entry and Excel is essential.

Previous experience in a purchasing or administrative role is highly desirable.

Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Environment

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated determination and resilience in handling high-volume tasks.

Additional Experience

Previous experience in plumbing and heating is a plus, though not required.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Cincinnati,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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.