Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to manage the end-to-end procurement process for raw materials, including sheet metal, round bar, plastics, and related materials. This role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to maintain detailed records of materials over the past 20 years to ensure best value, quality, and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate vendor quotations and negotiate for best value, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders to meet production schedules.
• Maintain compliance documentation and accurate material records in the ERP system.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages and production delays.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing floor to understand material requirements and ensure proper specifications are met.
• Verify material thickness, grades, and types to align with engineering and production needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with raw material suppliers and contractors.
• Partner with management and production teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of purchasing/procurement experience with raw materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal, round bar, plastics, and related materials, including types and grades.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems, particularly E2Jobbotsquared.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for creating spreadsheets and managing data entry and inventory.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on asking questions and clarifying details.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems is preferred.
• Experience with DFARS compliance material procurement is a plus.

Work Environment

The role is based in an office setting with frequent communication with vendors, engineers, and the manufacturing shop. The company is small but continuously evolving and growing, adding individuals to the team as the volume of work increases.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.

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.