Purchasing Agent

Description:Responsible for verifying purchase requests.• Compiles records for items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, deliveries and inventories.• Computes total cost of items purchased.• Compares prices, specifications, and deliver dates.• Verifies bill from suppliers with bids and purchase orders.• Enters all new products and prices into database.• Complies new database files for new products.• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and deliver schedule.• Ensures accuracy and efficiency; consult catalogs or contact vendors to obtain price availability information.• Occasionally compose documents & letters and any other clerical duties.• Responsible for keeping office area clean• Attend all staff meetings• Maintain confidentiality of office practices• Present recommendations to Manager.• Assists in other duties as directed.Skills:purchase order, Procurement, Buyer purchasing, Customer service, Purchasing, Administrative support, Microsoft excel, Microsoft office, Customer support, Supply chainAdditional Skills & Qualifications:1+ year work related experience preferably in the home building/construction industry.• High school diploma (or GED)• College degree is a plus• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.• Must have reliable transportation About Aston Carter: Please Note: Scammers are posing as Aston Carter. We'll never contact you via Gmail, Telegram, or WhatsApp and we'll never solicit money from you.At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards 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 call 888-237-6835 or email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.