Job Title: Purchasing AssistantJob Description As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of our procurement processes. You will update, verify, and complete purchase requisitions, obtain vendor quotes, and resolve any discrepancies in invoices and shipping. Collaborating closely with our accounting and shipping departments, you will ensure smooth operations and maintain system costs in P21. Responsibilities + Update, verify, change, and complete purchase requisitions by comparing requested items to actual demand, minimum requirements, and usage trends. + Obtain quotes from vendors and suppliers. + Resolve invoice and shipping discrepancies with vendors. + Collaborate with accounting and shipping departments to resolve issues. + Complete and manage assigned reports such as Cost Change, Unacknowledged, Open PO, and Stock Analysis on a weekly or daily basis. + Assist in maintaining system costs in P21. Essential Skills + Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry skills. + Basic math and reading skills. + Proficient use of proper English grammar, both written and verbal. + Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. + Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Excel. Additional Skills & Qualifications + 6+ months of purchasing experience preferred. + Experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment is desirable. + Demonstrated teamwork, productivity, accuracy, and professionalism. + Ability and eagerness to quickly learn new processes and systems. Work Environment The role is set in a dynamic environment that requires collaboration with various departments. You will utilize modern software tools like Microsoft Excel and P21 to ensure effective purchasing operations. The work atmosphere encourages teamwork, accuracy, and professional growth, offering an opportunity to learn and adapt in a distribution or manufacturing setting. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Columbus,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.