Job Information
Aston Carter Purchasing Agent in Fowler, California
Job Title: Purchasing Agent
Job Description
This entry-level Purchasing Agent position offers a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and work experience in the field of procurement. Under guidance and direction, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and materials within assigned product lines, ensuring that high-quality products are acquired at competitive prices and delivered on time to meet customer needs. As you grow in the role, you will gradually be given more independence to exercise judgment and discretion. Key responsibilities include managing the sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of materials and goods, monitoring stock item utilization, developing strategic relationships with vendors, researching potential new vendors, and maintaining strong internal relationships to ensure timely delivery to customers.
Hard Skills
Purchase orders
Purchasing
Vendor management
Soft Skills
Strategic relationship building
Problem resolution
Effective communication
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Fowler, California.
Work Environment
Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The dress code is casual, comprising jeans and a nice shirt. The office setting is unique as it is attached to a warehouse, creating a dynamic and non-traditional office environment. You will be joining a close-knit team of six in the department.
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.