Purchasing Coordinator

Job Title: Purchasing/Quote Coordinator Job Description
A growing manufacturing firm in Mukilteo is seeking a skilled Purchasing/Quote Coordinator for a 6-month contract-to-hire position. The ideal candidate will support day-to-day purchasing and estimating activities by sourcing materials, collecting vendor pricing, and assisting with cost and labor estimates for projects. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams to ensure accurate pricing, timely material availability, and clean documentation while managing increased workload driven by business growth.
Responsibilities
- Source pricing from approved vendors and suppliers.
- Collect, organize, and maintain accurate part pricing and estimating data.
- Assist with cost and labor hour inputs to support estimating efforts.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure pricing accuracy and organized purchasing and estimating documentation.
- Support increased workload during periods of high business demand.
- Perform additional purchasing and administrative tasks as needed.
Essential Skills
- 1-3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, estimating support, or a related coordination role.
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately in a detail-driven environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
- Reliable, professional communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Industry or estimating experience strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in electrical, construction, systems integration, or related industries is beneficial.
- Familiarity with common material types, part naming conventions, and vendor structures is a plus.
Work Environment
The work schedule is MondayFriday, in-office with flexible start/end times from 8a.m.-4:30p.m. or 8:30a.m-5p.m. as long as coverage is maintained. The work style is collaborative but self-directed, with a focus on accuracy and reliability prioritized over speed. The interview process includes a single, conversational interview focused on fit and work environment compatibility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mukilteo, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Mukilteo, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mukilteo,WA.

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.

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