Purchasing Assistant

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

If you are a supply-chain candidate with experience using Quickbooks and Excel in manufacturing, please apply! For immediate consideration, please email your resume and interview availability to (sanmalik@actalentservices.com) ASAP today or tomorrow. I am conducting interviews this week and looking to hire immediately.

Job Description

The Purchasing Assistant will provide crucial support to the Office Manager by handling administrative, supply chain, and operational tasks. This role is integral to ensuring smooth operation and efficiency in procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quotes from vendors and suppliers.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure timely processing.
• Search and update product and inventory levels.
• Issue pricing and ensure accuracy in contract details.
• Support the supply chain with data entry and management using Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks.
• Assist with administrative support and customer service.

Essential Skills

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

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement, and vendor management.
• Skills in pricing, reporting, and inventory control.

Work Environment

The position is based in a clean machine shop environment. The opportunity offers a chance to get a foot in the door with a growing, family-owned company that specializes in custom design and repair of fixtures and parts, as well as maintenance of welding equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tolland, CT.

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 Dec 17, 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.