Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement operations and alleviate workload from our Procurement Manager. This role is ideal for someone with at least one year of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys working cross-functionally. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for sourcing materials, managing vendor relationships, processing purchase orders, and maintaining inventory levels. We're looking for a self-starter who can work independently, communicate effectively, and contribute to our operational efficiency.

Purchasing, Purchase order, Procurement, Administrative support, Microsoft office, Microsoft excel, technical skills, vendor relationship, lean manufacturing, cost savings analysis, cross functional teams, inventory management software, quickbooks

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally. Comfortable sitting or standing for extended periods. Strong organizational and time management skills. Flexibility to take on additional duties and cross-train.

Entry Level

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Joplin,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.

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.