Senior Purchasing & Procurement Specialist

Talentify; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced Purchasing Office professional to support day-to-day procurement operations in Paris, KY. The role requires 12+ years in purchasing or related areas, with manufacturing or supply chain experience preferred.

You will manage POs, vendor relations, invoicing, and inventory planning in an ERP environment while driving cost-saving initiatives. The position is contract to hire with a Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM schedule, onsite at Paris, KY.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in purchasing, procurement, or office support roles.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and track order status to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain vendor relationships and communicate on pricing, availability, and lead times.
• Compare quotes and assist in sourcing materials and services.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning.
• Resolve discrepancies with orders, invoices, and shipments.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records in ERP or internal systems.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Collaborate with accounting on invoice matching (PO, receipt, invoice).

Skills

Buying & purchasing

Project management

Vendor management

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Tools

Excel Pivot Tables

ERP systems

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced Purchasing Office professional to support day-to-day procurement operations in Paris, KY. The role requires 12+ years in purchasing or related areas, with manufacturing or supply chain experience preferred.

You will manage POs, vendor relations, invoicing, and inventory planning in an ERP environment while driving cost-saving initiatives. The position is contract to hire with a Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM schedule, onsite at Paris, KY.