Purchasing Agent

Job Title: Purchasing Support Specialist

Job Description

Join our team as a Purchasing Support Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in handling clerical and administrative tasks within the purchasing department.

Feel free to reach out directly to Jake at (610) 814-7180, or schedule a time in his calendar to meet with him immediately!

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Responsibilities

• Perform material take-offs for the building of modular units.
• Purchase materials for all projects.
• Schedule materials ahead of production requirements.
• Order shortages on a daily basis.
• Purchase standard materials for cycle counts.
• Maintain purchasing project files.
• Advise the Purchasing Manager of all price changes.
• Assist in inventory entry and price out inventory write-ins.
• Provide the Production Department and other departments with accurate information regarding special situations affecting material availability.
• Provide the Sales and Engineering Departments with technical information on special materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience with purchase orders and administrative support.
• Knowledge of purchasing or administrative duties from the construction industry is a must.
• Proficiency in ERP systems is a plus, specifically Sage.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or administrative roles within the construction industry.
• Familiarity with purchase orders.

Work Environment

Enjoy a laid-back and casual work environment, working side by side with another Purchasing Agent. The role involves some mobility around the facility. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, which can be adjusted to a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm shift. The dress code is business casual, with jeans allowed, but closed-toe shoes are required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Leola, PA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Leola,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

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.

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 for other accommodation options.