Purchasing Director jobs in Huntsville, AL

Purchasing Director manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Director collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Director oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Purchasing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing Administrator
  • NTA, Inc.
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: :Purchasing Administrator
    FLSA: :Exempt
    Clearance: :None
    Location: :Huntsville, AL
    Job Type: :Full time


    NTA, Inc. is a locally recognized Best Place to Work and Best Place for Working Parents specializing in technical services centered on research, development, integration, demonstration and evaluation of various missile and aviation system technologies with a focus in Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and Guidance and Control (G&C) technologies. Our engineering expertise and leading-edge technology foster strong customer relationships, a challenging work environment, and limitless employee opportunities in the realm of supporting the Warfighter! Join the NTA family that fosters work life balance, teamwork, welcomes inquisitive thinkers, and promotes excellence. Take the first step towards an enriching career journey with NTA today!

    NTA, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Administrator at our headquarters in Huntsville, AL. Duties will include working closely with technical personnel to verify a thorough knowledge of the purchase requirements; ensuring quality specifications are translated into purchasing requirements; working closely with accounting personnel to provide accurate and timely purchasing documentation to support accounts payable (AP) and customer billing; providing status on outstanding deliveries; establishing and maintaining list of current approved vendors; and providing administrative support across all procurement categories as needed.



    Education and Experience: :
    • Bachelor's degree in from an ABET accredited institution
    • 2 years of experience in Purchasing

    Required: :
    • Organizational skills to reconcile and maintain packing documentation, purchase orders, vendor bids, invoices, and other applicable purchasing records
    • Ability to prioritize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
    • Ability to provide a high-level of customer service to internal and external clients
    • Ability to prepare and analyze complex technical specifications and bids
    • Proficient skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite

    Desired::
    • Deltek Costpoint experience
    • Accounts Payable experience
    • Knowledge of Government purchasing practices and procedures (FAR, ITAR, etc.)

    U.S. Citizenship is required.

    What We Offer:
    NTA attributes company success to our ability to attract and retain talented individuals. We do that by combining challenging work in a supportive work environment with an excellent total compensation package.
    • Company Paid Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental Family Coverage
    • Company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance
    • 401(k) plan with generous matching and company contributions
    • Financial Advising with Morgan Stanley
    • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
    • Paid Time Off to include 11 paid holidays, vacation, sick, jury duty, and military leave
    • VSP Vision coverage
    • Flexible Work Schedules
    • Parental Leave
    • Professional Development and Educational Assistance


    NTA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. NTA, Inc. affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, protected veteran status or national origin.
    If you require special assistance applying for one of our positions, please contact Human Resources at (256) 327- 4107
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  • 18 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • Sanmina Corporation
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • For over 60 years, SCI has been a leading provider of defense and aerospace electronics design and manufacturing services. From tactical communications systems to airborne communications and informati...
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Purchasing Manager
  • HDT
  • Tanner, AL FULL_TIME
  • Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937. What We Offer: Health b...
  • 2 Days Ago

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PURCHASING MANAGER
  • Quantum Research Int'l
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Overview: Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main are...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Expediter-Purchasing
  • Sanmina Corporation
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-agrowing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recogni...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • Science and Engineering Services, LLC
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • Purchasing Manager, Req. 2076 Reporting to the Purchasing Director, the Manager is responsible for the development, management and oversight of personnel and purchasing systems ensuring the timely and...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Cook
  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, a...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Service Partner Programs
  • Lg Electronics North America
  • Huntsville, AL
  • At LG, innovation is the foundation of everything we do. We make products and services that make lives better, easier an...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Software Licensing Analyst -AHT
  • Workfaithbhm
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Production Software Licensing Analyst -AHT Posted on 04/18/2024 Northrop Grumman - Huntsville, ALPosition DescriptionAt ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Project Manager
  • Nana Regional Corporation
  • Huntsville, AL
  • OverviewWork Where it MattersHeritage Interiors, an Akima company, is not just another federal FF&E contractor. As an Al...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supply Coordinator, Full Time, Days
  • Huntsville Hospital Health System
  • Decatur, AL
  • Overview: Job Summary: Responsible for planning the ordering, receiving, distribution and storage of supplies and equipm...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Project Manager - Huntsville, AL
  • VetJobs
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qual...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Manufacturing
  • Alamo Group Inc.
  • Huntsville, AL
  • **Schwarze Industries** (an Alamo Group company) is currently accepting applications to fill the position of **Director ...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • HUNTSVILLE, AL
  • Additional Information: $1,000 Sign On Bonus Available until 4.30.24. Terms Apply. Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Servi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Huntsville is a city located primarily in Madison County in the Appalachian region of northern Alabama. Huntsville is the county seat of Madison County. The city extends west into neighboring Limestone County and south into Morgan County. Huntsville's population was 180,105 as of the 2010 census. Huntsville is the third-largest city in Alabama and the largest city in the five-county Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area, which at the 2013 census estimate had a total population of 683,871. The Huntsville Metropolitan Area's population was 417,593 in 2010 to become the 2n...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Director jobs
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Huntsville, Alabama area prices
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