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Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator with 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience to support day-to-day procurement operations. In this role, you create and process purchase orders, maintain accurate purchasing data, coordinate with vendors, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth and efficient purchasing activities. You use strong Excel skills, organization, and attention to detail to keep documentation accurate and up to date while supporting logistics and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities

• Create, process, and track purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Enter and maintain purchasing data in company systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Update vendor, pricing, and inventory information to ensure records remain current.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to manage data, generate reports, and maintain purchasing records.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve purchasing and order-related issues.
• Ensure all purchasing documentation is complete, accurate, and properly organized.
• Support general procurement activities, including coordinating orders and deliveries.
• Assist with logistics tasks related to inventory and material flow as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the purchasing and supply chain team.
• Deliver responsive and professional customer service to internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment to improve purchasing processes.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience creating and processing purchase orders and managing order entry.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data entry, data management, and report creation.
• Excellent data entry accuracy and attention to detail when working with purchasing information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing deadlines, and stay organized.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with vendors and internal departments.
• Solid problem-solving skills to identify and resolve purchasing and vendor issues.
• Experience with vendor management and maintaining vendor records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and related tools.
• Ability to work one Saturday per month, as required by the role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing, purchasing, or buyer roles is beneficial.
• Experience supporting inventory management and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Customer service experience in a business or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement practices within purchasing or supply chain.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Interest in career growth and internal advancement within a stable, growing organization.

Work Environment
This role is based in a cubicle workspace within a manufacturing setting that supports world-class automotive customers. The environment emphasizes safety first, with a strong focus on employee well-being and a culture of respect and collaboration. Team members work closely together in a professional office area located inside a production facility, using Microsoft Office and Excel as core tools. The organization promotes continuous improvement and employee development, offering opportunities for career growth and internal advancement. The schedule includes availability to work one Saturday per month, with work performed on-site in the manufacturing office area.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Georgetown,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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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.