Manufacturing Procurement Specialist

Aston Carter; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

Contract-to-Hire potential

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for an onsite role in La Porte, IN. You will manage purchase orders, reconcile invoices, and keep ERP data accurate to support cost-effective procurement and inventory control.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, handling open POs, and contributing to ongoing cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing
• Experience managing POs from creation to fulfillment
• Experience resolving invoice or purchasing discrepancies
• Experience coordinating with accounts payable/receivable on purchasing and invoicing
• Inventory management in manufacturing environment
• ERP software experience (SAP, JD Edwards, QAD or similar)
• Basic Excel proficiency for tracking and analysis

Responsibilities

• Identify invoice vs PO discrepancies and coordinate with AP/AR to resolve
• Reconcile PO and invoice variances for accuracy and policy compliance
• Generate NCRs to document and address material discrepancies
• Oversee returns with suppliers and internal teams until resolved
• Review open POs and address past-due orders to ensure timely delivery
• Process and manage POs from creation through fulfillment
• Confirm supplier receipt of POs and follow up on acknowledgments
• Communicate with suppliers on pricing, availability, changes, delivery timing, past-due items
• Create POs in ERP and ensure data accuracy
• Maintain ERP data: costs, open POs, delivery dates, supplier info
• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and past purchasing activity to avoid stockouts
• Assist with indirect purchasing (office, factory, janitorial) as needed
• Support inventory accuracy by coordinating with inventory and operations teams
• Provide purchasing support across teams
• Contribute to cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives
• Participate in monthly SIOP process and provide category insights

Skills

Purchasing in manufacturing

Invoice reconciliation

Data accuracy

Supplier communication

Attention to detail

Multiple PO management

Education

Supply chain/business degree beneficial

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

QAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for an onsite role in La Porte, IN. You will manage purchase orders, reconcile invoices, and keep ERP data accurate to support cost-effective procurement and inventory control.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, handling open POs, and contributing to ongoing cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.