Purchasing Assistant

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term &

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services in Birmingham, AL seeks a Purchasing Assistant to join a detail-oriented team. The role involves supporting stock and supplier quotations using PeopleSoft, negotiating pricing, and assisting with order placement and sourcing analyses.

The position offers a full-time schedule, with some flexibility, and a pay rate of $17 per hour. Office-based with potential travel to supplier locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of supply chain experience.
• Data entry skills are essential.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to complete daily responsibilities on time.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with PeopleSoft preferred.
• General business knowledge.
• Purchasing experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a dynamic or stressful environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Spanish language ability is desired.
• Experience using PeopleSoft and MS Office Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify stock and non-stock items in PeopleSoft for quotation.
• Contact suppliers via email or phone to obtain pricing and lead times; negotiate discounts.
• Format RFQs for comparison and cost-savings analysis.
• Assist with resolving and following up on supply problems.
• Assist with placing orders with various suppliers.
• Support purchasing activities, including preparation, analysis, and review of sourcing decisions and short-term purchasing agreements.

Skills

Data entry

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Spanish language desired

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Purchasing Assistant

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Assistant to join a dynamic team located in Birmingham, AL.

Pay Rate

$17 per hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Some flexibility on start and end times).

Purchasing Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify stock and non-stock items in PeopleSoft for quotation.
• Contact suppliers via email or phone to obtain pricing and lead times, also negotiate discount pricing.
• Format RFQs for comparison and cost-savings analysis.
• Assist with resolving and following up on supply problems.
• Assist with placing orders with various suppliers.
• Support purchasing activities, including the preparation, analysis, and review of sourcing decisions and short-term purchasing agreements.

Purchasing Assistant Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of supply chain experience required.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to complete daily responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office products.
• General business knowledge.
• Purchasing experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and sometimes stressful environment.
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish is desired.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Working Conditions

The majority of the positions are performed in an office environment. Occasional travel to project sites and supplier locations may be required, including possible overseas travel. Visits to manufacturing, mining, or foundry locations may also be necessary. PPE, including steel-toe boots, hard hat, and safety glasses, is required when visiting applicable project sites.

Job Type

Full-time, temporary with temp-to-hire opportunities.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 Paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer APSBirmingham