Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator

Location : On-site in a clean, friendly office environment

Hours : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM (First day : 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM)

Dress Code : Casual (jeans allowed), business casual when hosting visitors

About the Role

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for vendor coordination and purchasing operations? Join our dynamic team as a Purchasing Administrator, where you'll play a key role in managing inventory, processing purchase orders, and supporting logistics and marketing efforts.

What You'll Do

Monitor inventory for pump parts, components, and marketing materials

Process purchase orders and maintain ERP system accuracy

Manage vendor relationships, lead times, and escalations

Collaborate with Quality on non-conformance issues and RMAs

Coordinate domestic and international shipments

Support trade shows and marketing initiatives

Maintain organized records and generate performance reports

Drive process improvements across purchasing and logistics

What We're Looking For

2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or administrative support

Strong vendor management and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic Excel

Experience with ERP systems

Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities

High School Diploma or GED required

Why You'll Love Working Here

Friendly, collaborative office culture

Bi-weekly food orders and regular team celebrations

Small, close-knit team of ~20 on-site employees

Some remote flexibility for sales roles

Opportunities to grow and contribute across departments

Ready to bring your purchasing expertise to a team that values precision, collaboration, and fun? Apply today and make an impact!

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.63 - $24.03 / 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 Aurora,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 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.