Job Title: Purchasing Assistant
Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our purchasing department, focusing on order processing, inventory management, and supplier coordination.

ResponsibilitiesEnter purchase orders for stock and direct ship customer orders.Verify factory acknowledgements for accuracy and update acknowledgement dates in the system.Expedite purchase orders with the factory.Conduct weekly cycle counts of inventory and update corrections in the system, also reporting numbers to corporate.Maintain up-to-date computer records on suppliers’ prices, part numbers, and contacts.Verify new part numbers set up for accuracy.Reconcile factory invoices that do not match purchase orders.Collaborate with the factory on returns and damaged products.Essential SkillsExperience in purchasing and negotiation.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchase order processing.Basic computer skills and knowledge of the MS Office package.Ability to learn and apply new information quickly.Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.Additional Skills & QualificationsSolid organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.Good problem-solving and reasoning skills.Work Environment

The position requires onsite work from 8am to 4:30pm. The workplace has been recognized as the best workplace 21 times, highlighting a supportive and productive environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Chanhassen,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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 for other accommodation options.

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