Purchasing & Estimating Specialist – Contract to Hire

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

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