Purchasing Agent

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Please reach out to edaspencer @ astoncarter. com if you are interested

Job Description

The Purchasing Agent supports daytoday purchasing and estimating activities for a growing manufacturing firm by sourcing materials, collecting vendor pricing, and assisting with cost and labor estimates for projects. This role partners closely with internal teams to ensure accurate pricing, timely material availability, and wellorganized documentation while helping manage an increased workload driven by business growth. The position is a 6month contracttohire opportunity, offering handson exposure to purchasing and estimating functions that build longterm career value.

Responsibilities

• Source pricing from approved vendors and suppliers to support ongoing projects and purchasing needs.

• Collect, organize, and maintain accurate part pricing and estimating data in a structured, accessible format.

• Support estimating efforts by assisting with cost inputs and labor hour calculations for project proposals.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure pricing accuracy and maintain organized purchasing and estimating documentation.

• Enter and manage purchase orders and order entries in the appropriate systems to ensure timely material availability.

• Assist with building and maintaining bills of materials and related documentation for projects.

• Perform data entry tasks with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and clean recordkeeping.

• Communicate professionally with vendors and internal teams to clarify pricing, lead times, and order details.

• Support increased workload during periods of high business demand by prioritizing tasks and managing multiple requests.

• Handle additional purchasing and administrative tasks as needed to keep processes running smoothly.

• Contribute to a collaborative work style by sharing information, coordinating with estimating and sales teams, and supporting continuous improvement in purchasing processes.

Essential Skills

• 13+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, estimating support, or a related coordination role.

• Demonstrated ability to work accurately in a detaildriven environment with minimal errors.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and organization, without the need for advanced formulas.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, for communication and documentation.

• Reliable, professional communication skills for interacting with vendors, internal stakeholders, and customers.

• Experience with purchase orders, pricing, and purchasing processes in a business setting.

• Comfort working with ERP or similar systems for order entry and vendor management.

• Ability to maintain accurate bills of materials and related project documentation.

• Industry or estimating experience, particularly in environments involving materials, parts, and vendor pricing structures, strongly preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior exposure to electrical, construction, systems integration, or related industries is beneficial.

• Familiarity with common material types, part naming conventions, and vendor structures is a plus.

• Experience with data entry and customer service in a purchasing or inside sales environment.

• Background in vendor management, rebates, and PO reconciliation is advantageous.

• Comfortable working with Microsoft Outlook for email communication and scheduling.

• Experience in inside sales or order coordination is helpful for supporting estimating and purchasing functions.

• Ability to work collaboratively while remaining selfdirected and accountable for individual tasks.

• Interest in building a longterm career in purchasing, procurement, or estimating within a manufacturing or projectdriven environment.

Work Environment

This role is based fully onsite in an office environment with a MondayFriday schedule. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.5:00 p.m., with some flexibility in start and end times as long as coverage is maintained. The work style is collaborative but selfdirected, with accuracy and reliability prioritized over speed. Overtime expectations are low, and the work schedule is predictable. You will use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ERP systems regularly for data entry, tracking, and communication. The organization offers a clear path from contracttohire to longterm employment, competitive hourly pay, 100% companypaid health benefits upon conversion, and a 401(k) with profit sharing after eligibility milestones. The environment is stable and growing, providing handson exposure to purchasing and estimating functions during a period of increased business demand. The interview process typically consists of a single, conversational interview focused on fit and work style.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mukilteo, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mukilteo, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mukilteo,WA.

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® Platinum Award 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.