Purchasing Agent

Location: Wheatfield

Description

Core function:
Responsible for coordinating the procurement of parts and services, resolving invoice discrepancies, and performing a variety of tasks that ensure timely and efficient supply chain operations. The role also contributes to identifying new and diverse suppliers to strengthen the company's supplier base.

- Lead procurement and sourcing projects for the upgrading of a power plant facility, ensuring timely and cost effective acquisition of parts, materials, and services.

- Independently manage the full RFP process, including supplier communication, development of business requirements and evaluation criteria, creation and distribution of RFP documents, analysis of supplier responses, negotiation assessments, and final supplier selection.

- Facilitate supplier evaluation and selection with business units, recommending solutions based on total value and total cost of ownership.

- Partner with business units to plan, negotiate, and execute agreements and purchase order terms and conditions with suppliers.

- Understand savings and operational targets, and develop and execute plans to achieve or exceed those goals.

- Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies within procurement and sourcing activities.

- Ensure full adherence to Supply Chain policies, procedures, and governance standards.

- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to build strong relationships, resolve issues, and support successful procurement outcomes.

Job Qualifications:

-5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience overall

-Procurement experience in the manufacturing, construction, utilities, engineering, telecom, or related industry

-Proficient in any ERP and vendor management software | MS Excel

-High School Diploma | B.S. Degree is preferred

For immediate consideration, please apply online with resume.

** Only local candidates will be considered at this time*
* Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wheatfield, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.06 - $28.06/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wheatfield,IN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond 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 astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.