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Purchasing Clerk

Aston Carter
Brea, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Job Title : Purchasing Clerk

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will handle purchasing, tracking, and recording purchase orders, researching material options and pricing, and ensuring order accuracy. This role is crucial in building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers to secure reliable and cost-effective sources for goods and services.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the creation and processing of purchase orders based on established procurement procedures.
  • Verify order accuracy, including product specifications, quantities, and pricing.
  • Walk the shop floor to confirm inventory levels prior to releasing new purchase orders.
  • Stay informed about market trends, new products, and potential suppliers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and compliance, to ensure seamless coordination of procurement activities.
  • Assist in resolving any discrepancies or issues related to orders.
  • Provide regular updates on the status of orders and potential issues.
  • Engage extensively on the phone with suppliers to place orders.
  • Manage raw material purchasing.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in purchase order processing and supply chain management.
  • Experience with inventory management and data entry.
  • Strong administrative support skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including navigating spreadsheets and pivot tables.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with vendors and internal teams.
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • ERP knowledge is a plus as implementation is planned soon.
  • Experience in manufacturing, with automotive industry experience being a plus.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a purchasing clerk.
  • Work Environment

    The work environment includes a small team consisting of the purchasing manager and the hired candidate. The role requires working cross-functionally with warehouse and inventory teams. The candidate must be comfortable walking the shop floor to verify inventory needs. The shift timings are from 6 am to 2 : 30 pm or 5 am to 1 : 30 pm, and the role is 100% onsite. There is not a significant amount of overtime expected at this time.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00 / 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 Brea,CA.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2025.

    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 for other accommodation options.

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