Procurement Coordinator

Job Title: Procurement Coordinator Job Description The Procurement Coordinator supports the end-to-end procurement process by ensuring timely delivery of materials, accurately managing purchase orders, and performing high-quality data entry and administrative tasks for the Procurement Department. This role offers broad exposure to purchasing, supplier management, and procurement operations within a fast-paced, process-driven environment. Responsibilities

- Support the full purchase order lifecycle, including order creation, placement, tracking, expediting, and delivery follow-up.
- Monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and proactively address delays or issues.
- Perform accurate data entry into ERP systems and Excel to maintain up-to-date procurement, inventory, and supplier information.
- Track and update order status, delivery dates, and shipment details in ERP and related procurement systems.
- Communicate regularly with suppliers and vendors to confirm orders, delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies.
- Build and maintain positive supplier and vendor relationships that support reliable and efficient material delivery.
- Collaborate with procurement, operations, inventory, logistics, and other cross-functional teams to coordinate material needs and delivery timelines.
- Identify late deliveries, order discrepancies, and supplier issues, and work with stakeholders to resolve them promptly.
- Support process improvement initiatives by helping to streamline procurement workflows and increase efficiency.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of procurement records, documentation, and clerical tasks.
- Maintain compliance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements related to procurement and supply chain activities.
- Utilize Excel, Microsoft Office, ERP systems, email, and procurement software to manage daily tasks and communicate with internal and external partners.
- Provide customer service support related to order status, delivery updates, and procurement inquiries.
- Assist with inventory-related activities such as verifying quantities, reconciling data, and supporting purchasing decisions.
- Work as an active member of a team-oriented environment, contributing to collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
- Hands-on experience with purchase order management, including tracking and expediting.
- Experience with supplier and vendor communication and relationship management.
- Strong administrative and clerical skills with a high level of accuracy in data entry.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate details and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working with ERP systems for order entry, inventory, and procurement activities.
- Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
- Planning and time management skills to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Problem-solving and research skills to investigate delivery issues and discrepancies.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build collaborative relationships.
- Customer service mindset when dealing with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience in buyer or purchasing support roles is beneficial.
- Experience in inventory coordination or supply chain operations is an advantage.
- Familiarity with procurement technologies and ERP systems is preferred.
- Ability to contribute to process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Comfort working in a detail-oriented, process-driven environment.
- Interest in growing into roles such as Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Analyst, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, or Procurement Manager.

Work Environment This is an office-based procurement and administrative role with a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days working from home. The environment is fast-paced, with frequent management of multiple purchase orders, supplier communications, delivery timelines, and data updates. The team culture is highly collaborative, with close interaction among procurement, operations, inventory, logistics, and other internal stakeholders to ensure materials arrive on time. Work is detail-oriented and process-driven, with significant focus on maintaining ERP system accuracy, tracking orders, updating supplier information, and complying with quality and regulatory requirements. The role is computer-intensive, with most of the day spent using Excel, Microsoft Office, ERP systems, email, and procurement software. Employees are expected to approach work with a problem-solving mindset, identifying late deliveries, order discrepancies, supplier issues, and opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, all within a stable, industry-leading distribution environment in the electronics and aerospace/military supply chain market.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lumberton, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. 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. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lumberton, NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Lumberton,NJ.

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.

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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.