Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Purchasing Agent to manage material procurement in collaboration with our project management team and field staff. The successful candidate will coordinate, schedule, and ensure timely delivery of materials, develop and maintain relationships with vendors and manufacturers, and negotiate favorable pricing and terms. Responsibilities include managing procurement constraints, supporting operations with submittals and deliveries, analyzing bulk buying opportunities, and maintaining preferred vendors list. This role also involves working closely with accounting to streamline purchasing processes and collaborating with estimating and project management teams.

100% of benefits are covered by the employer!

Hard Skills

• 4+ years of purchasing experience

• 4+ years in electrical field with understanding of electrical construction materials and pricing

• Experience with material tracking software (we use Remarcable)

• Ability to read plans and specs for material/equipment procurement

• Knowledge of ConEst and Bluebeam Revu preferred

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Resiliency and adaptability to change

• Excellent organizational skills

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Excellent time management skills

• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently or in groups

• Self-disciplined with a desire for constant self and company improvement

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Kansas City, Missouri. The office is near Hyvee arena.

Work Environment

This role requires collaboration with various departments and external partners. The candidate will need to adapt to changing needs and manage multiple tasks effectively. The work environment fosters creativity, analytical thinking, and accountability.

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.