Purchasing Associate

Purchasing Associate Job Description This role will provide support to the Purchasing Operations buyers. The Purchasing Associate will be responsible for managing aged inventory, updating system notes, following-up on outstanding items, and updating daily reports. Additionally, the role includes providing out of office coverage for the drop ship teams. Responsibilities Proactively work to reduce on-hand aged inventory Manage existing aged inventory by working closely with the sales organization and buyers Maintain daily Purchasing Operations reports, ensuring all data is up to date and accurate Provide out of office coverage for drop ship/purchasing team Update reports and maintain aging reports Respond to sales requests Provide administrative/clerical support to buyers Handle minimal purchasing duties with potential for more responsibilities after gaining experience Qualifications Minimum 1 year of experience in purchasing, inventory, or purchase orders Intermediate MS Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables) High School Diploma or GED Understanding of supply chain concepts Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (preferred) Experience using Power BI Experience supporting sales teams Work Environment The team consists of 7 buyers within a large company environment. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility. This position is 100% work from home. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.