Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator Responsibilities + Obtain and verify responses for open Purchase Order (PO) reports and notify buyers of issues. + Review and expedite production shortages in coordination with buyers. + Coordinate PO schedule changes with suppliers and buyers. + Obtain and file supplier PO confirmations. + Resolve receiving issues with the receiving department. + Scan all documents to on-base folders. + Send correspondence to suppliers and coordinate, organize, and summarize responses as necessary. + Obtain missing documentation or information from suppliers. + Perform miscellaneous duties as backup to Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) Buyer when necessary with direction from Manager. + Monitor MRP system for PO proposals for simple repeat buys and place timely, intelligent, well-planned production PO’s that ensure timely delivery while meeting target inventory levels. Essential Skills + Bachelor's degree preferably in business or finance from a four-year college or university, or two to five years of purchasing and/or buyer experience, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing. + Bilingual Spanish & English both written and verbal. + Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. + Experience with large-company ERP systems such as M3, People Soft, Oracle or SAP, with ability to analyze requirements, react to demands, enter data in correct fields, and execute and manage purchase orders. + Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Exposure to Spread Sheet Server, ZAP, and Birst is preferred. + Basic knowledge of commodities and commercial terms for placing purchase orders. + Ability to navigate and proficiently use other IT reports, such as Zodiac Analytics Platform (ZAP). + Willingness to travel from Chihuahua, Mx location to Carson, California location as required for training and projects. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Carson,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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. 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.