Job Title: Purchasing ProfessionalJob Description We are seeking a dedicated purchasing professional to join our team at our Elgin site. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end ordering process, ensuring supply continuity and on-time delivery of assigned commodities. As a key member of the Procurement Organization, you will be responsible for order placement and planning, collaborating across departments to resolve quality, accounts payable, inventory, and freight issues. Responsibilities + Manage material requirements planning (MRP) for purchased materials. + Create and follow up on purchase order acknowledgements. + Schedule purchased materials for optimal delivery performance, cost, quality, and inventory levels. + Coordinate solutions to quality-related issues. + Implement sourcing strategies from the Commodity Management team. + Execute demand and engineering changes in a timely manner. + Maintain accurate and current information in the ERP system. + Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. + Resolve accounts payable discrepancies. + Share and apply procurement best practices. + Collaborate closely with internal and external cross-functional teams, including suppliers, strategic purchasing, production planning, warehouse, and quality. Essential Skills + Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field. + 2+ years of progressive purchasing experience for direct materials in a manufacturing environment. + 2+ years of ASCM/APICS MRP & inventory management experience. + Proficiency in SAP, particularly the MM module. + Strong independent work ethic, negotiation skills, and communication abilities. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. + Customer-focused mindset. + Excellent organizational and analytical skills. + Effective team player. + Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. + Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with ERP systems. + Inventory management skills. + Microsoft Excel proficiency. + Buying experience. + Data entry skills. Work Environment This is a hands-on, on-site manufacturing setting with close ties to Logistics, Sales (for drop-ship), and the shop floor. The work environment is culturally collaborative and long-tenured, with leadership encouraging questioning the norm, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement. The work schedule is 100% on-site, Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility to 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. This position offers the opportunity to modernize a legacy-strong manufacturing site and to quickly implement ideas, with high performers having the potential to progress to Commodity Management. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Elgin, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026. 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.