Purchasing Assistant

Aston Carter; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Purchasing Assistant in Tampa, FL. This role involves creating and maintaining Purchase Orders, managing vendor changes, and running reports. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential. The position is fully onsite with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with MS Excel.
• Ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Purchase Orders for home building.
• Update pricing and manage vendor changes.
• Run monthly reports and troubleshoot system errors.

Skills

Proficiency in administrative tasks

Strong MS Excel skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork capabilities

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Job Description

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of Purchase Orders essential for home building. You will update pricing, manage vendor changes, and add or remove items from purchase orders. Running monthly reports, conducting special research projects, and problem-solving to troubleshoot system errors are key aspects of this role. Strong communication skills are essential as you will interact with the Purchasing Assistant team and Divisional Purchasing Departments through internal communication systems, email, and phone.

Purchasing Assistant - Tampa, FL

Job Description

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of Purchase Orders essential for home building. You will update pricing, manage vendor changes, and add or remove items from purchase orders. Running monthly reports, conducting special research projects, and problem-solving to troubleshoot system errors are key aspects of this role. Strong communication skills are essential as you will interact with the Purchasing Assistant team and Divisional Purchasing Departments through internal communication systems, email, and phone.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Purchase Orders for home building.
• Update pricing, vendor changes, and manage item additions/deletions in Purchase Orders.
• Run monthly reports and conduct special research projects.
• Solve problems and troubleshoot errors in systems.
• Perform typing and 10-key data entry related to purchase orders.
• Communicate effectively with the Purchasing Assistant team and Divisional Purchasing Departments.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in administrative tasks and data entry.
• Strong MS Excel skills with at least 1+ year of experience.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Experience with multiple computer programs and screens.
• Ability to review documentation and analyze reports.
• Knowledge in purchase order management.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in 10-key typing and Excel.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork capabilities.
• Number-oriented mindset.
  
  

Work Environment

This role requires working in the office five days per week, located in a cubicle-style office in the Westshore area near International Mall. The corporate building offers amenities such as a gym and café, with numerous nearby restaurants. Employees have access to shuttle services to the airport and local restaurants. The Operations Center supports geographical divisions across states including DE, PA, FL, NC, SC, NJ, and NY, with a team comprising approximately 25 Purchasing Assistants, including Leads and a Manager.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

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)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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