Purchasing Specialist

Job Title: Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join our team. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate and timely entry of purchase orders and adhering to standard work procedures. We are currently undergoing an ERP implementation and have a backlog of purchase orders that require diligent attention.

Responsibilities

• Enter purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Follow standard work procedures and guidelines.
• Utilize Excel and Outlook for data entry and communication.
• Communicate effectively via phone and email.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by resolving complex purchasing inquiries and escalations
• Provide training, coaching, and ongoing development to team members as needed
• Assist with the implementation of new purchasing software, including user adoption and process integration

Essential Skills

• 5-8 years of purchasing/buying experience.
• ERP experience (D365 preferred).
• Strong communication skills for interacting with internal and external customers.
• Ability to hold individuals accountable and ensure adherence to processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with large purchase orders and manual entry.

Work Environment

This fully onsite role operates from 8 AM to 5 PM with some flexibility available. The dress code is business casual, and closed-toe shoes are required, with steel toe shoes needed when accessing the manufacturing floor. This is a 6-month contract position with potential for growth as the company anticipates tripling in size over the next 5-10 years. Bonus potential is available twice a year, and merit reviews leading to pay increases take effect in July.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenfield, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $31.00/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 Greenfield,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 5, 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® Platinum Award 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 for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.