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Aston Carter Purchasing Coordinator in Collierville, Tennessee
Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator
Job Description
The Purchasing Data Entry Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Purchasing Department by accurately entering and maintaining purchasing, pricing, product, and vendor data. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented and highly organized professional who enjoys working with data, has strong Microsoft Excel skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented corporate office environment. By ensuring data accuracy and timely updates, the coordinator helps buyers make informed purchasing decisions and supports smooth purchasing operations.
Responsibilities
Perform accurate and timely data entry related to purchasing, pricing, products, inventory, and vendors.
Maintain and update purchasing records, spreadsheets, and databases to ensure information remains current and reliable.
Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, reconciliation, and Excel-based modeling to support purchasing decisions.
Assist with purchase order creation, processing, and documentation, ensuring all required information is complete and properly recorded.
Review data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and take action to resolve errors in a timely manner.
Communicate with internal teams to provide updates on purchasing data, pricing changes, and vendor information.
Support buyers and purchasing staff with administrative and analytical tasks related to procurement and order entry.
Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing Department, including managing emails and documentation in Microsoft Outlook.
Deliver professional and responsive customer service to internal stakeholders regarding purchasing and data inquiries.
Follow established processes, procedures, and confidentiality requirements when handling purchasing and vendor information.
Essential Skills
Proven experience performing high-volume and accurate data entry, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, spreadsheet management, and basic data analysis.
Experience working with purchasing, procurement, or purchase order processes.
Ability to maintain and update databases and Excel spreadsheets with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Previous experience working in a corporate office or headquarters environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal teams.
Ability to follow established processes and maintain confidentiality of sensitive purchasing and vendor information.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with inventory-related data and order entry processes.
Hands-on experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook for communication and document handling.
Background in administrative support within purchasing, procurement, or a related business function.
Customer service experience supporting internal teams or stakeholders.
Comfort working in a team-oriented environment and collaborating with buyers and purchasing staff.
Strong analytical mindset and interest in working with numbers and data to support purchasing decisions.
Work Environment
This role operates in a corporate office or headquarters environment within a fast-paced, team-oriented Purchasing Department. You will work primarily on a computer using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications to manage purchasing data, records, and communications. The position involves regular collaboration with buyers, purchasing staff, and other internal teams, with a focus on accuracy, organization, and timely completion of tasks. The work setting emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to established processes and procedures
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Collierville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Collierville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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 ClearlyRated 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.