Onsite Purchasing Expeditor (Columbia, MD)

Aston Carter; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join our Columbia, MD on-site team. The role supports Buyers by monitoring deliveries, expediting materials, and reporting variances to keep end-user needs met.

You will handle vendor contact, update purchase orders, communicate delays to Buyers and Planners, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to access data. This contract position offers a 9/80 schedule and on-site work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing or manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Contact vendors to obtain delivery, availability, shipping details.
• Update Purchase Orders with accurate shipping information.
• Notify Buyers/Planners of variances affecting schedule.
• Review Receiving Reports and update records.
• Assist in resolving non-receivable material problems.
• Confer with engineering/manufacturing to access data.

Skills

3+ years purchasing experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel proficient

International purchasing

Customer service and supply chain

Buying experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Cost Point

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join our Columbia, MD on-site team. The role supports Buyers by monitoring deliveries, expediting materials, and reporting variances to keep end-user needs met.

You will handle vendor contact, update purchase orders, communicate delays to Buyers and Planners, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to access data. This contract position offers a 9/80 schedule and on-site work.