On-Site Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Aston Carter; Town of Fishkill (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life)

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aston Carter in Fishkill, NY is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to join a growing building materials distribution organization. This on-site role focuses on purchasing, procurement, logistics, and vendor management to ensure materials are bought accurately, delivered on time, and available to meet customer and sales demands.

The ideal candidate will manage POs end-to-end, coordinate freight, monitor inventory, and work cross-functionally with sales, inventory, operations,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buying experience.
• Experience purchasing raw materials, building products, industrial materials, metals, electrical products, or similar commodities.
• Strong understanding of logistics, transportation coordination, and vendor management.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Ability to manage multiple purchase orders and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for building materials, supplies, and resale products.
• Create, issue, track, and manage purchase orders from placement through delivery and receipt.
• Coordinate special-order materials and communicate pricing, lead times, and availability to internal teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors while negotiating pricing and monitoring delivery schedules.
• Source competitive freight rates and coordinate incoming shipments, including LTL, flatbed, and specialized transportation.
• Monitor inventory levels and work closely with internal teams to maintain stock availability.
• Troubleshoot shipment delays, damaged materials, shortages, incorrect orders, and other supply chain challenges.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and order data within the ERP system.
• Communicate proactively with sales regarding order status, timeline updates, and potential delivery issues.
• Partner with operations, accounting, inventory, and transportation teams to resolve purchasing and order-related concerns.
• Support cost-control initiatives through strategic purchasing and freight management.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

SAP

Job description

Aston Carter in Fishkill, NY is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to join a growing building materials distribution organization. This on-site role focuses on purchasing, procurement, logistics, and vendor management to ensure materials are bought accurately, delivered on time, and available to meet customer and sales demands.

The ideal candidate will manage POs end-to-end, coordinate freight, monitor inventory, and work cross-functionally with sales, inventory, operations,