Admin​/Purchasing Support

Position: Admin/ Purchasing Support
Buyer Administrator (Short-Term Contract Through September)

Aston Carter - On-site with Client

Overview

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer Administrator to support our client's Supply Chain team during a temporary leave. This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in customer service, administrative support, order processing, vendor communication, accounts payable, or purchase order management. You'll assist with purchase orders, track shipments, communicate with vendors, and maintain accurate data in Oracle ERP. If you enjoy staying organized, solving order issues, and supporting a busy team, this role offers a great opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

+ Purchasing Support - Assist Buyers and Sourcing Specialists with daily purchasing and administrative tasks.

+ Vendor Communication - Contact vendors for shipment updates, backorder details, and PO status.

+ Order Tracking - Monitor open purchase orders and follow up to ensure timely fulfillment.

+ ERP Data Entry - Maintain accurate purchasing records within Oracle and internal systems.

+ Order Management - Support order confirmations, delivery updates, and vendor inquiries.

+ Internal Updates - Communicate shipment delays and order status to internal teams.

+ Reporting - Update spreadsheets and reports supporting supply chain activities.

+ Administrative Support - Provide general administrative support, including data entry and document management.

Required Skills & Experience

+ Administrative or Customer Service Experience - 2+ years in administrative support, customer service, office support, order processing, or vendor coordination.

+ Purchasing/Procurement Exposure

- Experience with purchase orders, order tracking, or supply chain workflows.

+ Communication Skills - Strong phone and email communication with vendors and internal teams.

+ Microsoft Office - Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

+ ERP Systems

- Experience with ERP systems;
Oracle preferred.

+ Organization - Ability to manage multiple purchase orders and follow-up activities.

+ Attention to Detail - High accuracy in data entry and documentation.

+ Fast-Paced Environment - Comfortable with shifting priorities and quick turnaround needs.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Customer Service - Experience supporting customers or resolving order issues.

+ Purchase Order Experience - Daily PO entry, tracking, matching, or reconciliation.

+ Vendor Communication - Skilled in speaking with vendors about shipments, delays, confirmations, or invoices.

+ Accounts Payable Experience - PO matching, invoice review, or vendor payment coordination.

+ Data Entry & Order Tracking - High-volume accuracy in ERP systems and spreadsheets.

+ Coordinator/Administrator/Buyer - Experience as a Coordinator, Administrator, Order Processor, or Buyer.

+ Problem-Solving - Ability to proactively resolve order or shipment issues.

+ Cross-Functional Collaboration - Comfortable working with Buyers, Sourcing Specialists, AP teams, and Analysts.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site role in a casual office setting (jeans acceptable). You'll work closely with a collaborative supply chain team to maintain continuity of operations during a temporary leave. This is a contract position through September, with potential extension depending on workload.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Joseph, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Joseph,MO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer…