Top Purchasing Executive jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Top Purchasing Executive leads procurement and purchasing operations and develops strategic plans to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Evaluates and develops 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 Top Purchasing Executive fosters collaboration with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Designs processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Top Purchasing Executive incorporates auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Purchasing Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Purchasing Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Analyst-Purchasing
  • SMP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AL INC
  • Cottondale, AL FULL_TIME
  •  Special requirements / qualification profile  

     Qualifications:   

    · Commercial and /or technical training 

    · Engineer or economist with degree specializing in materials management/purchasing with a strong technical understanding 

    · Experience in the specialist’s area of expertise: Parts, Tools, Devices, Capex, MRO, etc.  

      Proficiency:   

    · Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity, and efficiency measurements 

    · Product and market knowledge 

    · Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite software (WORD, Excel,PowerPoint, etc.) at intermediate level (minimum). 

    · PC/DP skills - also SAP R3 

    · English language skills 

    · Willingness for customer-oriented cooperation in project management teams 

     Objective of the position:

    Cost, quality and on-time procurement in the associated specialist purchasing areas in the context of the targets
     

    Main duties:

    •   Develop purchasing policies and strategies in-line with the company objectives and
      SMP purchasing global strategies
       
    • Secure approval from management on any policy and/or strategy changes 
    • Plan and manage capital and expense budget 
    • Review and make recommendations to management team for ways to improve procedures and reduce costs 
    • Support Finance, Materials, GSP and other related departments for information
      sharing and request
       
    • Develop and promote purchasing program sourcing policy and strategy aligned with SMP
      Purchasing to support competitive and efficient parts/materials sourcing activity of purchasing operations
       
    • Track in-cycle cost improvement status of purchasing operations and report to
      management.
       
    • Track program purchasing costs and operations with the roadmap/action plan
      progress and report to management
       
    • Track the progress of supplier launch readiness (including TO/PO issues and tooling
      fabrication status)
       
    • Elevate issues to management team as necessary to resolve issues 
    • Detection of synergy potentials  
    • Preparation of purchasing strategies after consultation with specialist departments 
    • Support and participation in projects 
    • Personnel planning and management of subordinate employees

      Special responsibility:
    •  Commitment to achieve the material purchasing goals set in the framework of the budget / project allocations 
    • Compliance with the regulated processes in the quality process instructions for the best possible benefit of the company

      Functions at a mid level within the organizational hierarchy 




         

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Purchasing Supervisor
  • The Westervelt Company
  • Moundville, AL FULL_TIME
  • Westervelt Lumber manufactures high quality wood products using only sustainably sourced wood from our own land and other privately held land to ensure we are responsibly managing our natural resource...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Purchasing Assistant
  • University of Alabama
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States Engineering Other Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible) Closing at: Mar 19 2024 at 22:55 CDT Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $16.63 - Midpoint: $19.95 (Hourly N3) Depa...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Purchasing Specialist
  • EDAG Inc
  • Vance, AL FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionWho we are:The EDAG Group is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends.With a global network of som...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Purchasing, Supply and Logistics
  • US Navy
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • AboutThe success and safety of every mission depends on getting needed supplies, materials and equipment at a moment's notice. The service members of the Purchasing, Supply and Logistics community mak...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Executive Director
  • Literacy Council of West Alabama
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Announcement Position: Executive Director Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the Executive Director is to manage and direct the operations, fundraising, planning, programming, and fiscal a...
  • 19 Days Ago

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0 Top Purchasing Executive jobs found in Tuscaloosa, AL area

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CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Earn Up to $80k/Year w/ 2-Years EXP
  • Dollar General Fleet - Montgomery Al Fresh
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Dollar General Fleet is now hiring CDL-A Drivers in Montgomery, AL Home Weekly - Earn Up to $80,000/Year* + 401k with Ma...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Earn Up to $80k/Year w/ 2-Years EXP
  • Dollar General Fleet - Montgomery Al Fresh
  • Northport, AL
  • Dollar General Fleet is now hiring CDL-A Drivers in Montgomery, AL Home Weekly - Earn Up to $80,000/Year* + 401k with Ma...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part Time Inventory Coordinator
  • Jo-Ann Stores, LLC
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Summary The Inventory Coordinator's responsibility first and foremost is to deliver a premium customer experience by ins...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tool Room/Shipping and Receiving Clerk
  • Premier Service Company
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • **Tool Room/Shipping and Receiving Clerk** WHS Tuscaloosa, Alabama Minimum Experience **Mid-level** - A continued educat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Earn Up to $80k/Year w/ 2-Years EXP
  • Dollar General Fleet - Montgomery Al Fresh
  • Cottondale, AL
  • Dollar General Fleet is now hiring CDL-A Drivers in Montgomery, AL Home Weekly - Earn Up to $80,000/Year* + 401k with Ma...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Supervisor
  • Locating Inc
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Overview and Essential Functions Overview A successful Operations Supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring that busi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Early Morning Stock Associate
  • Ross Stores
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! We are the nation's largest off-price retailer with over ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MRO Buyer
  • Flex-N-Gate Corporation
  • McCalla, AL
  • Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of th...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). Located on the Black Warrior River at the Atlantic Seaboard fall line of the Piedmont, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with an estimated population of 100,287 in 2017. The city was originally known as Tuskaloosa until the early 20th century. Incorporated as a town on December 13, 1819, it was named after Tuskaloosa, the chief of a band of Muskogean-speaking people. They battled and were defeated by forces of Spanish explorer Hernando de S...
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Income Estimation for Top Purchasing Executive jobs
$221,734 to $322,259
Tuscaloosa, Alabama area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago