Purchasing Coordinator

Job Title: Purchasing CoordinatorJob Description

The Purchasing Coordinator will support day-to-day purchasing, inventory control, and materials activities in a fast-paced environment. This individual will collaborate closely with suppliers and internal departments to ensure materials are available when needed, maintain accurate purchasing records, and identify or resolve potential supply or inventory issues early.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and maintain purchase orders based on approved material needs and purchasing requirements.
• Review purchase order information for accuracy, including products, quantities, pricing, suppliers, delivery requirements, and requested dates.
• Obtain and track supplier order confirmations, delivery commitments, lead times, pricing, and quantity information.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding upcoming shipments, overdue orders, shortages, unconfirmed orders, and review/resolve discrepancies.
• Provide updates to internal teams regarding material availability, supplier delays, shortages, pricing discrepancies, substitutions, quantity changes, etc.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the company's ERP and inventory-management systems.

Essential Skills

• Purchasing
• Purchase order management
• Supply chain knowledge
• Inventory control
• Procurement
• Materials logistics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or Operations preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, materials scheduling, or supply chain
• Experience with purchase orders, supplier or vendor confirmations, inventory management, and/or invoice matching
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong organizational, documentation, follow-up, and communication skills
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced, requiring close collaboration with suppliers and internal departments. The role involves managing purchasing activities within the company's ERP and inventory-management systems. Dress code is business casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Retirement Benefits Quarterly Bonus

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Memphis, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

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® Platinum Award 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 for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.