Purchasing Coordinator

Aston Carter; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Quarterly Bonus

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a dedicated Purchasing/Inventory professional for a permanent on-site role in Memphis, TN. You will manage day-to-day purchasing, supplier coordination, and inventory control to ensure materials are available when needed.

The role involves processing purchase orders, verifying details, and resolving supplier-related issues while maintaining ERP accuracy. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in purchasing or supply chain, strong Excel/Office skills, and a background in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1–2 years' experience preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or Operations preferred.
• Experience with purchase orders, supplier confirmations, inventory management, and invoice matching.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; manufacturing or distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing, inventory control, and materials activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials are available.
• Prepare, process, and maintain purchase orders based on approved material needs.
• Review PO information for accuracy: products, quantities, pricing, suppliers, delivery dates.
• Obtain and track supplier order confirmations, lead times, pricing, and discrepancies; update teams on material status.

Skills

Purchasing

Purchase order

Supply chain

Inventory

Procurement

materials logistics

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or Operations

Job description

Description

This person will support day-to-day purchasing, inventory control, and materials activities within a fast-paced environment. This individual will work closely with suppliers and internal departments to help ensure materials are available when needed, purchasing records remain accurate, and potential supply or inventory issues are identified/resolved early. Prepare, process, and maintain purchase orders based on approved material needs and purchasing requirements. Review purchase order information for accuracy, including products, quantities, pricing, suppliers, delivery requirements, and requested dates. Obtain and track supplier order confirmations, delivery commitments, lead times, pricing, and quantity information. Follow up with suppliers regarding upcoming shipments, overdue orders, shortages, unconfirmed orders, and review/resolve discrepancies. Provide updates to internal teams regarding material availability, supplier delays, shortages, pricing discrepancies, substitutions, quantity changes, etc. Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the company's ERP and inventory-management systems.

Skills

• Purchasing
• Purchase order
• Supply chain
• Inventory
• Procurement
• materials logistics
• Microsoft excel
• Microsoft office

Top Skills Details

• Purchasing
• Purchase order
• Supply chain
• Inventory
• Procurement
• materials logistics
• Microsoft excel
• Microsoft office

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business or Operations preferred. 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, materials scheduling, or supply chain. Experience with purchase orders, supplier or vendor confirmations, inventory management, and/or invoice matching. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Strong organizational, documentation, follow-up, and communication skills. Experience working within a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

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.

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Retirement Benefits Quarterly Bonus

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Memphis, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

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.