Job Title: Purchasing Assistant
Job Description

The Purchasing Assistant is a pivotal role responsible for managing and maintaining all aspects of the company's operations center operating systems, ensuring accurate take-off entry and maintenance. This position supports the division(s) assigned by maintaining standardized cost codes, item codes, item pricing, and generating lot start packages. The role involves creating and maintaining purchase orders for home building and performing tasks such as updating pricing, vendor changes, and adding or deleting items to purchase orders.

ResponsibilitiesSet up and maintain plan take-off information, including complete entry for new and revised plans.Establish and maintain option take-offs for all plans and communities within assigned division(s).Monitor home site budgeting process to create budgets in compliance with projected start dates.Review simulated take-off budgets prior to finalizing budgets and ensure accuracy in final budgets and start packages.Prepare and distribute start packages for the field and office weekly.Interact with estimating and division purchasing to resolve take-off and budget problems.Generate and maintain supplier/trade partner item pricing using Excel and JDE systems.Generate Cost per Square Foot reports and correct problem commitments in JDE.Collaborate with suppliers/trade partners to resolve old invoices.Respond to varying workload and pace as defined by business needs.Essential SkillsMinimum high school diploma or equivalent.At least 2 years of experience in an office environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with experience in JDE preferred.Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple, detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines.Possess strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty.Capability to work under pressure and as part of a team.Additional Skills & QualificationsProficiency in 10-key typing and advanced Excel skills.Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Numbers-oriented mindset.Work Environment

The role is office-based, requiring work in a cubicle-style setting for five days a week. The office is located in a corporate building in the Westshore area, featuring a gym, cafe, and access to numerous nearby restaurants. A shuttle service to the airport and nearby dining options is available for employees. The team consists of approximately 25 purchasing assistants, supporting various geographical divisions across DE, PA, FL, NC, SC, NJ, and NY.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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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