Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

This role involves supporting the Office Manager with various administrative, supply chain, and operational tasks. The Purchasing Assistant will play a critical part in ensuring the smooth functioning of procurement activities and maintaining inventory levels.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quotes from suppliers.
• Process purchase orders and ensure accuracy.
• Search and update product and inventory levels.
• Issue pricing and manage contracts.
• Provide administrative support in supply chain operations.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement activities.
• Ensure inventory control and order entry accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Interest in manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Strong attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of ERP systems.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook for communication.

Work Environment

The position provides an opportunity to work with a growing family-owned company. The company specializes in custom design of fixtures and parts, and also offers services for repair, retrofit, and maintenance of welding equipment. The work environment encourages learning and offers the chance to get a foot in the door in the manufacturing industry.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Tolland, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

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 for other accommodation options.