Procurement Specialist: Materials & Vendors (Employee-Owned)

Aston Carter; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Employee Benefit Guide

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter in Leola, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to manage material procurement from order to delivery. You will prepare purchase orders, coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, and ensure accurate documentation and timely fulfillment of all procurement activities.

The role emphasizes supplier selection, price negotiation, and maintaining inventory accuracy, with regular use of Excel, Word, and Outlook in a hands-on, industrial operations environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchase orders and supplier coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid organizational and analytical skills for managing multiple orders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to meet material and fabrication needs.
• Research, evaluate, and select suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors to support supply and service.
• Monitor supplier performance and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Process purchase orders accurately and promptly for timely delivery.
• Order materials based on design-generated stocklists aligned with project requirements.
• Prepare and request vendor quotations, comparing options.

Skills

Purchasing knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Vendor coordination

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Aston Carter in Leola, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to manage material procurement from order to delivery. You will prepare purchase orders, coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, and ensure accurate documentation and timely fulfillment of all procurement activities.

The role emphasizes supplier selection, price negotiation, and maintaining inventory accuracy, with regular use of Excel, Word, and Outlook in a hands-on, industrial operations environment.