Job Title: Purchasing Assistant (Entry-Level Welcome!)🚀 Calling All Recent Grads!

Ready to kickstart your career in purchasing and supply chain? We're looking for enthusiastic, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Purchasing Assistants. No extensive experience required—just a passion for learning and a drive to grow!

Job Description

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting Buyers with the evaluation and selection of vendors and supplies, ensuring they meet standards of pricing, quality, availability, and reliability. You will be responsible for identifying and categorizing customer orders that require immediate attention, based on predetermined criteria such as urgency or specific requirements, and collaborate with the purchasing team to prioritize these orders.

ResponsibilitiesAssist Buyers in researching, evaluating, and selecting vendors and supplies based on pricing, quality, availability, and reliabilityIdentify and categorize customer orders as 'High Alert' based on urgency, customer importance, or specific requirementsCollaborate with the purchasing team to prioritize 'High Alert' ordersRegularly update stakeholders about potential delays or opportunitiesCoordinate closely with sales, production, logistics, purchasing, and customer experience teams for seamless operationsCommunicate special requirements related to 'High Alert' ordersMaintain open communication with Customer Experience Reps, providing updates on escalated challengesAddress concerns or inquiries promptly and professionallyLiaise with vendors to expedite procurement and ensure on-time delivery for 'High Alert' ordersCoordinate special arrangements for tight deadlines, delivery schedules, or specific customer needsEnsure procurement documentation complies with company policiesGenerate regular reports summarizing 'High Alert' order fulfillment performanceEssential SkillsBasic understanding of purchasing and procurement processes (training provided)Strong attention to detail and organizational skillsProficiency in MS Office, particularly ExcelExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesWillingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environmentAdditional Skills & QualificationsRecent graduates in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields are encouraged to apply1+ years of purchasing experience is a plus, but not requiredBackground in food & beverage is preferred, but not mandatoryProficiency in MS Excel is highly valued

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 Ontario,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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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