Purchasing Manager

Aston Carter; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead a team of up to four in our Seattle, WA office. The role operates onsite Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with growth opportunities in leadership from day one.

The role emphasizes vendor evaluation, negotiation, and strategic procurement. You will manage budgets, develop supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving initiatives within an aerospace/manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of purchasing experience, preferably in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, and purchase orders.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Visual MFG or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and select vendors based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery speed.
• Build and maintain long-term vendor relationships.
• Negotiate favorable contract terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast future supply needs, and prevent stockouts or excess waste.
• Hire, train, and supervise purchasing agents, buyers, and department staff.
• Manage procurement budgets, analyze financial reports, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Procurement

Tools

Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Visual MFG / ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Join an established aerospace firm with over 80 years of history as a Purchasing Manager. In this role, you will supervise a team of up to four employees and work onsite from Monday to Friday, with a shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development in a leadership capacity from day one.

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Join an established aerospace firm with over 80 years of history as a Purchasing Manager. In this role, you will supervise a team of up to four employees and work onsite from Monday to Friday, with a shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development in a leadership capacity from day one.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and select vendors based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery speed.
• Build and maintain long-term vendor relationships.
• Negotiate favorable contract terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast future supply needs, and prevent stockouts or excess waste.
• Hire, train, and supervise purchasing agents, buyers, and department staff.
• Manage procurement budgets, analyze financial reports, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.

Essential Skills

• 5-15 years of purchasing experience, preferably in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Proficiency in vendor management, negotiation, and procurement.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including vlookups and pivot tables.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, and purchase orders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Visual MFG software or other ERP systems.
• Experience in data analysis and customer service.
• Familiarity with schematics and buying/ordering processes.

Work Environment

The role is set in an aerospace machine shop environment. While you will primarily work in an office space, you will occasionally need to visit the shop floor to ask questions and gather information. The position requires working onsite during the specified shift hours.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Requirements

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Short and long-term disability
• HSA & DCFSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $81000.00 - $107000.00/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.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual is valued, not just a number. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) program
• Annual Bonus

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

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® Platinum Award 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.

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.