Purchasing Agent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Contract-to-hire

401(k) with profit sharing

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support daily purchasing and estimating activities for a growing manufacturing firm. You will source materials, collect vendor pricing, and assist with cost and labor estimates for proposals.

This fully onsite role in Mukilteo, WA, is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity with competitive hourly pay and benefits. You will work with ERP systems, enter POs, maintain BOMs, and collaborate with estimating and sales teams to ensure accurate pricing and

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, estimating support, or a related coordination role.
• Detail-driven with minimal 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.
• Reliable, professional communication with vendors, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• Experience with purchase orders, pricing, and purchasing processes.
• Experience with ERP or similar systems for order entry and vendor management.
• Maintain accurate bills of materials and related project documentation.
• Industry or estimating experience preferred.

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.
• Assist with cost inputs and labor hour calculations for project proposals.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure pricing accuracy and maintain purchasing/estimating documentation.
• Enter and manage purchase orders and order entries in the appropriate systems for timely material availability.
• Assist with building and maintaining bills of materials and related documentation.
• Data entry with a focus on accuracy and clean recordkeeping.
• Communicate pricing, lead times, and order details with vendors and internal teams.
• Support increased workload during peak periods by prioritizing tasks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in purchasing processes with estimating and sales teams.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Excel basics

MS Office (Outlook)

Vendor communication

PO processing

ERP systems

BOM maintenance

Estimating support

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Job Description

The Purchasing Agent supports daytoday purchasing and estimating activities for a growing manufacturing firm by sourcing materials, collecting vendor pricing, and assisting with cost and labor estimates for projects. This role partners closely with internal teams to ensure accurate pricing, timely material availability, and wellorganized documentation while helping manage an increased workload driven by business growth. The position is a 6month contracttohire opportunity, offering handson exposure to purchasing and estimating functions that build longterm career value.

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.

Essential Skills

• 13+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, estimating support, or a related coordination role.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately in a detaildriven environment with minimal errors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and organization, without the need for advanced formulas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, for communication and documentation.
• Reliable, professional communication skills for interacting with vendors, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• Experience with purchase orders, pricing, and purchasing processes in a business setting.
• Comfort working with ERP or similar systems for order entry and vendor management.
• Ability to maintain accurate bills of materials and related project documentation.
• Industry or estimating experience, particularly in environments involving materials, parts, and vendor pricing structures, strongly preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior exposure to electrical, construction, systems integration, or related industries is beneficial.
• Familiarity with common material types, part naming conventions, and vendor structures is a plus.
• Experience with data entry and customer service in a purchasing or inside sales environment.
• Background in vendor management, rebates, and PO reconciliation is advantageous.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Outlook for email communication and scheduling.
• Experience in inside sales or order coordination is helpful for supporting estimating and purchasing functions.
• Ability to work collaboratively while remaining selfdirected and accountable for individual tasks.
• Interest in building a longterm career in purchasing, procurement, or estimating within a manufacturing or projectdriven environment.

Work Environment

This role is based fully onsite in an office environment with a MondayFriday schedule. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.5:00 p.m., with some flexibility in start and end times as long as coverage is maintained. The work style is collaborative but selfdirected, with accuracy and reliability prioritized over speed. Overtime expectations are low, and the work schedule is predictable. You will use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ERP systems regularly for data entry, tracking, and communication. The organization offers a clear path from contracttohire to longterm employment, competitive hourly pay, 100% companypaid health benefits upon conversion, and a 401(k) with profit sharing after eligibility milestones. The environment is stable and growing, providing handson exposure to purchasing and estimating functions during a period of increased business demand. The interview process typically consists of a single, conversational interview focused on fit and work style.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mukilteo, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mukilteo,WA.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.