Job Title: Purchasing Agent Job Description: This position is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services for the organization to ensure the best value and quality. The role involves managing supplier relationships, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with company policies and budgetary constraints. A significant portion of the role involves cleaning up BOMs (Bills of Materials), ensuring accurate documentation within the manual ERP system, and verifying information with engineering and manufacturing departments. Responsibilities: + Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery time. + Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure the best deals. + Place purchase orders and track the status of orders to ensure timely delivery. + Evaluate and select suppliers based on performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. + Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock situations. + Manage stock replenishment processes and adjust order quantities based on consumption patterns. + Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors. + Analyze spending patterns and recommend cost-saving measures. + Prepare reports on purchasing activities and expenditures for management. + Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier communications. + Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports on purchasing activities, inventory levels, and supplier performance. Skills & Qualifications: + 2-3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing industry. + Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred. + Ability to work in and update a manual ERP system that does not generate automatic reports. + High level of communication skills between departments, specifically engineering and manufacturing. + Experience with NPI (New Product Introduction). + Strong negotiation and communication skills. + Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite. + Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices. + Comfortable with manual processes within ERP systems. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beaverton, OR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $36.00/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 Beaverton,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.