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Purchasing Manager
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Robert Half
Birmingham, AL (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our client's team in Birmingham, Alabama in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will provide steady leadership for purchasing operations while ensuring procurement activities continue smoothly during a management transition. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in materials purchasing, vendor coordination, and competitive bid processes, including Safe Bid procurement experience.
Responsibilities:
- Direct daily purchasing operations to maintain timely sourcing and supply continuity across the organization.
- Oversee procurement activities for materials and services, ensuring alignment with budget, quality, and operational needs.
- Manage competitive bidding processes, including Safe Bid procedures, to support compliant and cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Build and maintain productive supplier relationships to improve pricing, service levels, and contract performance.
- Review purchasing practices and implement process improvements that strengthen efficiency and purchasing controls.
- Guide the team through leadership transition by providing direction, consistency, and operational support.
- Monitor purchasing data, track vendor performance, and prepare reporting that supports informed decision-making.