Purchasing Assistant

Aston Carter•Hanover, MN

2d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Clerk will support day-to-day procurement operations in a high-volume, fast-moving environment. This role focuses heavily on processing purchase orders, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring timely delivery of materials needed for manufacturing. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, confident communicating with vendors, and comfortable working in an ERP system, even without deep purchasing experience.

Requirements

Experience with ERP systems (Acumatica preferred, not required)
Prior experience working with vendors (customer service, coordination, purchasing support, etc.)
Strong communication skills — able to be direct and proactive with vendors
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Exposure to purchasing or procurement environments
Experience in manufacturing or operations settings

Responsibilities

Process and manage a high volume of purchase orders (POs) with speed and accuracy
Communicate daily with local and national vendors to confirm orders, timelines, and delivery expectations
Proactively follow up on orders and hold vendors accountable to deadlines
Resolve order discrepancies, delays, and shipment issues quickly
Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP system (Acumatica)
Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (operations, production, finance) to align on order priorities