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Hiring a Purchasing Agent in Menands, NY!

Job Description

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the procurement of goods, services, and equipment to meet the operational needs of all departments. The role involves providing outstanding customer service to departments, interacting regularly to understand their needs, and developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Create and issue Purchase Orders accurately and promptly using the Electronic Resource Platform (ERP).

• Receive requests electronically, complete transactions, and follow up with the internal team on issues such as back orders and shipping delays.

• Track order statuses and manage the expedited execution of priority and urgent order requests.

• Obtain order confirmations and expected delivery dates, and follow up on open orders including tracking and verifying deliveries.

• Assist with invoice exception resolutions.

Essential Skills

• Experience in purchasing goods in any industry, preferably healthcare.

• Proficiency in using ERP software.

• Supply chain experience.

• Experience with purchase orders, SAP, MRP, and Microsoft Excel.

• Experience in buying, vendor management, and procurement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Purchasing Agent.

• Associates Degree required at minimum.

Work Environment

The position is based in a very fast-paced office environment where the ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure is crucial. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch break. The candidate will have their own desk.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.04

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 Menands,NY.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 13, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.