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Purchasing Assistant | Negotiate & Optimize Costs

$17 per hour

Automation Personnel Services Inc

Automation Personnel Services in Birmingham, AL is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join a dynamic team. The role offers exposure to purchasing, supply chain operations, supplier relations, and cost analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Pay is $17 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (some flexibility). The position is full-time, temporary with temp-to-hire opportunities, and involves working primarily in an office setting with occasional travel and PPE

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