Purchasing Coordinator

Procurement Specialist

Manage purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement of materials. Support Purchasing Manager in creating a strategy for the department. Negotiate price, terms and conditions to achieve lowest total cost of ownership. Analyze market trends to identify sourcing opportunities. Collaborate with supply chain management to optimize inventory levels. Maintain accurate records of purchases and supplier information. Develop strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality and reliability. Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply issues such as delivery expedites, invoicing problems, or non-conforming materials. Perform spend/supply base analysis and diagnostics to assist with purchasing strategies. Perform materials planning to assure continuity of material supply to support manufacturing schedules and working capital requirements. Experience in the areas of supplier selection and development to qualify new sources of supply and enhance those supplier relationships.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Two years' experience in purchasing (manufacturing preferred)
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build relationships with suppliers
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Excellent analytical skills for market analysis
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and independently
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Understanding and use of parts drawings and material types

Experience Level: Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Spokane Valley, WA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.