Vendor Management Specialist

Every order, every update, and every customer interaction plays a critical role in delivering quality and reliability. Join a team where precision matters, relationships matter, and your work directly contributes to products and services that support mission-critical industries around the world.

Job Description

A mid-sized manufacturing firm in South Seattle, WA is seeking to hire three Vendor Management Specialists for a 6-month temp-to-hire opportunity. This role offers two shifts: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position involves managing an inbox daily and supporting between 25 to 50 vendors.

Responsibilities

• Review the MRP system to ensure customer order due dates align with required delivery dates.
• Verify customer purchase orders against internal work orders to ensure compliance with process requirements.
• Provide continuous updates to customers on the status of their orders within a four-hour time frame.
• Communicate with customers regarding any additional blueprints, drawings, or other items needed for processing.
• Coordinate with production to obtain Estimated Completion Dates (ECDs) for orders.
• Prepare orders for shipment or other necessary areas.
• Develop daily reports on orders and communicate with production teams.

Essential Skills

• Customer service
• Vendor management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Operational skills
• Administrative support
• Data entry
• Experience with ticketing systems
• Managing email inboxes

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Experience with the manufacturing process is advantageous.

Work Environment

The role is set in a manufacturing environment, with the necessity to occasionally visit the production floor and communicate with managers. The company is experiencing significant growth, offering opportunities for advancement. Free parking is available for employees.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.

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.