Procurement & Vendor Relations Specialist

Automation Personnel Services; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Purchasing Agent for a position in Bessemer, AL. The role focuses on purchasing activities, vendor coordination, and expediting orders to support the logistics function.

The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel and Access), experience reading blueprints, and a solid understanding of cost accounting and procurement processes. Full-time role with comprehensive benefits and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Drug screening and background check required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and budgeting.
• Strong vendor management and customer service skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing and support the Purchasing Manager with daily tasks.
• Create and forward purchase orders and manage supplier communications.
• Expedite orders and monitor stock levels.
• Verify specifications and prices with suppliers; obtain approvals as needed.
• Process item receiving documentation to authorize payments.
• Maintain organized records and ensure easy access to documents.

Skills

Drug screen

Blueprint reading

Cost accounting

Vendor relationships

Documentation

Excel

Access

Electrical components

Fasteners

HVAC

Manufacturing methods

MRO

Supply management

Budget tracking

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Purchasing Agent for a position in Bessemer, AL. The role focuses on purchasing activities, vendor coordination, and expediting orders to support the logistics function.

The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel and Access), experience reading blueprints, and a solid understanding of cost accounting and procurement processes. Full-time role with comprehensive benefits and weekly pay.