Purchasing Agent Ready to Put Your Skills to Work Where It Counts? Automation Personnel, Inc. is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing Agent to join our customers' growing team in Channelview, TX ! This role is responsible for sourcing and procuring materials for our steel fabrication and coating operations, as well as parts and supplies for shop equipment, forklifts, and semi-trucks. The ideal candidate will bring industry-specific procurement experience, strong vendor management skills, and attention to cost and quality. This role will also oversee Two parts drivers and Tool Room attendant. Pay Rate $ 25 .00 - $30.00 per hour depending on experience Schedule and Hours Monday through Friday, 7 :00am- 4 :00pm . Purchasing Agent Duties and Responsibilities Source and purchase steel, coatings, and other materials required for fabrication and coating operations . Order and track parts for shop equipment, forklifts, and semi-trucks . Manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely deliveries . Oversee tool room inventory and organization . Supervise and coordinate activities of two parts drivers and tool room attendant. Maintain purchasing records and support budgeting goals . Ensure all procurement complies with company standards and project requirement s. Purchasing Agent Qualifications and Requirements Must be able to lift 55 lbs. (lifting assessment administered in office) Proven experience in purchasing or procurement within steel, coatings, or industrial manufacturing Strong negotiation and vendor management skills Working knowledge of steel grades, coatings, and related materials Detail-oriented, organized, and cost-conscious approach Prior experience supporting oil & gas fabrication or maintenance operations Technical understanding of industrial equipment parts and components Job Type Full-time, temporary 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 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates. Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at 832.572.3000 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at: Automation Personnel Services Baytown Branch 4748 East Freeway Baytown, TX 77521 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.

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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. Named one of America's Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025). Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Get that New Job Feeling! Apply Today! Equal Opportunity Employer APSBaytown