Accounts Payable Clerk

Purchasing Assistant

This role aims to add value to the company by purchasing parts, materials, and supplies for use in the manufacturing process. The position serves the Production Control department and assists with a system implementation to a new Oracle-based software.

Responsibilities

• Purchase parts, materials, and supplies for use in the manufacturing process using the material requirement planning (MRP) report and KanBan system.
• Review the MRP report daily and visually inspect inventory for requirements.
• Place orders and expedite when necessary.
• Develop relationships with suppliers through managing accounts, visiting suppliers, and understanding commodities.
• Monitor and rate supplier performance through delivery / quality reports, on-site audits, and daily communication.
• Manage inventory by conducting checks to determine the status of inventory and placing orders based on the MRP system and production forecast.
• Handle various quality issues, including managing rejected materials and notifying suppliers of quality problems.
• Perform negotiations and make recommendations for settlements with vendors on defective or late shipments.
• Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
• Comply with standard work practices and SOPs.
• Adhere to all EHS and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies and procedures.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The position is on-site, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Anderson, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 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 for other accommodation options.