Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Purchasing Assistant to manage and procure raw materials and packaging components essential for production scale-up. This role will focus on ensuring timely delivery and maintaining inventory levels to meet manufacturing needs, while fostering relationships with suppliers.

ResponsibilitiesManage and procure new and existing raw materials and packaging components for scale-up and production use.Monitor inventory levels considering shelf life and communicate with relevant departments to ensure supply availability.Generate purchase orders and manage them through receipt to meet delivery dates according to manufacturing needs set by Production Planners.Analyze and control purchasing activities to assure continuous supply of materials at the lowest inventory level possible to meet customer demand.Reconcile purchase orders to statements and invoices, ensuring accuracy.Manage delivery and logistics updates for bulk raw materials into tanks at plants, ensuring timely deliveries and coordination with manufacturing teams for efficient unloading.Maintain good working relationships with suppliers to stay informed of market trends and conditions affecting the department.Perform expediting duties as needed, process claims for materials received in damaged condition, and handle returns.Promptly escalate key issues to the Purchasing Lead or Sourcing Manager for resolution.Create warehouse transfers for products from other facilities.Support cross-functional departments, including supply chain, operations, and sourcing.Essential Skills1+ year of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment.Experience with SAP.Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.Effective communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with various stakeholders.High attention to detail and accuracy in managing purchase orders and procurement records.Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring presence at the Vadnais Heights location a minimum of 1 day per week and up to 3 days per week, with a preference for Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office. The role offers the opportunity to work with a large team and be fully integrated within SAP, providing exposure to innovative products in a global adhesives and specialty chemicals company.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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