Manufacturing Purchasing Specialist

Aston Carter; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator in La Porte, IN to support end-to-end purchasing in a manufacturing setting. You will create POs, reconcile invoices, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and accurate ERP data.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, cost reduction, and process improvements, with daily collaboration across procurement, accounting, operations, and supplier management. This is a permanent, onsite position in La Porte, IN.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with inventory management and ERP data maintenance.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards, QAD) for purchasing and data upkeep.
• Basic Excel skills for tracking and reporting purchasing data.
• Understanding of purchasing and procurement processes and related admin tasks.
• Strong attention to detail when reconciling orders and invoices.

Responsibilities

• Identify discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders and resolve with AP/AR teams.
• Review and reconcile variances between POs and invoices for accuracy.
• Create and manage purchase orders from creation to delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and order changes.
• Maintain accurate ERP data including costs, POs, delivery dates and supplier info.
• Support inventory accuracy by aligning purchasing with demand.
• Assist with indirect purchasing for office and janitorial supplies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve purchasing and invoicing issues.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Inventory management

ERP software

Excel

Procurement processes

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Supplier communication

Education

Business or Supply Chain degree

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

QAD

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator in La Porte, IN to support end-to-end purchasing in a manufacturing setting. You will create POs, reconcile invoices, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and accurate ERP data.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, cost reduction, and process improvements, with daily collaboration across procurement, accounting, operations, and supplier management. This is a permanent, onsite position in La Porte, IN.