Onsite Purchasing & Estimating Lead (Contract-to-Hire)

Talentify; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid health benefits upon

conversion

401(k) with profit sharing

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Agent onsite in Mukilteo, WA, to support day-to-day purchasing and estimating activities for a growing manufacturing firm. The role involves sourcing materials, vendor pricing, and assisting with cost estimates, with a path to long-term employment upon conversion.

The position emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and collaboration with estimating and sales teams, using Excel, Office, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, estimating support, or a related coordination role.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to minimize errors.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, for communication and documentation.
• Experience with purchase orders, pricing, and purchasing processes.
• Comfort working with ERP or similar systems for order entry and vendor management.
• Experience in industries involving materials, parts, and pricing structures is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Source pricing from approved vendors and suppliers to support ongoing projects and purchasing needs.
• Collect, organize, and maintain accurate part pricing and estimating data in a structured, accessible format.
• Support estimating efforts by assisting with cost inputs and labor hour calculations for project proposals.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure pricing accuracy and maintain organized purchasing and estimating documentation.
• Enter and manage purchase orders and order entries in the appropriate systems to ensure timely material availability.
• Assist with building and maintaining bills of materials and related documentation for projects.
• Perform data entry tasks with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and clean recordkeeping.
• Communicate professionally with vendors and internal teams to clarify pricing, lead times, and order details.
• Support increased workload during periods of high business demand by prioritizing tasks and managing multiple requests.
• Handle additional purchasing and administrative tasks as needed to keep processes running smoothly.
• Contribute to a collaborative work style by sharing information, coordinating with estimating and sales teams, and supporting continuous improvement in purchasing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Vendor management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Agent onsite in Mukilteo, WA, to support day-to-day purchasing and estimating activities for a growing manufacturing firm. The role involves sourcing materials, vendor pricing, and assisting with cost estimates, with a path to long-term employment upon conversion.

The position emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and collaboration with estimating and sales teams, using Excel, Office, and ERP systems.