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The Building People

Purchasing Agent

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS ...

DR Horton

Purchasing Assistant

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$18.75 - $24.25/hr

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Assistant for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will support the purchasing department with a variety of clerical tasks.

Surge Staffing

Purchasing Agent

Dothan, AL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to support procurement and shipping operations. This role is responsible for sourcing vendors, managing purchase ...

DR Horton, Inc.

Purchasing Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will obtain and maintain best qualified and best-priced products and labor ...

Renovation Brands

Purchasing Specialist

Florence, AL · On-site

$22 - $23/hr

Purchasing Specialist Renovation Brands About This Position: The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the creation and management of purchase orders and for serving as the primary liaison with ...

Hunt Consolidated

Purchasing Coordinator

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

Expedites purchase orders to meet company's requirements and/or to improve supplier performance where necessary. * Assists in placement of purchase orders within delegation of authority or as ...

THREADED FASTENERS INC

Purchasing Agent

Mobile, AL · On-site

Summary/Objective Assist Purchasing Manager in developing and maintaining a systematic program for purchasing fasteners for resale and supplies or other items as needed. Essential Functions ...

IMIA, LLC

Purchasing Supervisor

Mobile, AL

Purchasing Supervisor REPORTS TO: Procurement Director FLSA STATUS: Exempt FT / PT STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Spanish Fort, AL SUMMARY The Purchasing Supervisor will negotiate prices, delivery times ...

Bunge

Purchasing Agent

Decatur, AL · On-site

The Purchasing Agent will act as the single point of contact towards the internal customer for procurement related questions; manage local purchasing requests for indirect (non-bill of material ...

Bunge North America

Purchasing Agent

Decatur, AL

The Purchasing Agent will act as the single point of contact towards the internal customer for procurement related questions; manage local purchasing requests for indirect (non-bill of material ...

Bunge

Purchasing Agent

Decatur, AL · On-site

The Purchasing Agent will act as the single point of contact towards the internal customer for procurement related questions; manage local purchasing requests for indirect (non-bill of material ...

Surge Staffing

Purchasing Agent

Dothan, AL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to support procurement and shipping operations. This role is responsible for sourcing vendors, managing purchase ...

Bunge

Purchasing Agent

Decatur, AL

The Purchasing Agent will act as the single point of contact towards the internal customer for procurement related questions; manage local purchasing requests for indirect (non-bill of material ...

AKI USA Corporation

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Purchasing Supervisor

Athens, AL · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

In this role, the Purchasing Specialist will manage the procurement process and help ensure the supply chain operates efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate will possess experience with ...

THREADED FASTENERS INC

Purchasing Agent

Mobile, AL · On-site

Summary/Objective Assist Purchasing Manager in developing and maintaining a systematic program for purchasing fasteners for resale and supplies or other items as needed. Essential Functions ...

DR Horton, Inc.

Purchasing Assistant

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$18.75 - $24.25/hr

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Assistant for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will support the purchasing department with a variety of clerical tasks.

Alamo Group

Purchasing Manager

Selma, AL

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC . is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Manager tojoin the Alamo Group Ag Americas Team in Selma, Alabama. Alamo Group Ag Americas, Inc.,a member of the Alamo Group ...

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What do you do in a purchasing job?

A purchasing job involves sourcing and buying goods or services needed by a company, negotiating prices and contracts, and managing supplier relationships. It requires attention to detail, knowledge of supply chain processes, and often the use of procurement software. The role ensures that the organization has the necessary materials to operate efficiently.

What is the difference between Purchasing Job vs Procurement Specialist?

AspectPurchasing JobProcurement Specialist
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certifications like C.P.M.Similar credentials; often requires certifications like CPSM or C.P.M.
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, often in retail, manufacturing, or corporate sectorsOffice-based, involved in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
Industry UsageCommonly used across various industries for buying goods/servicesMore strategic, used in industries with complex supply chains
Search & Comparison IntentFocuses on transactional buying activitiesEmphasizes strategic sourcing and supplier management

While both Purchasing Jobs and Procurement Specialists involve acquiring goods and services, Purchasing Jobs tend to focus on transactional buying activities, such as placing orders and managing supplier relationships. Procurement Specialists often handle strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier evaluations, making their roles more strategic within the supply chain.

What jobs pay $500,000 a year in the US?

Purchasing managers and directors in large corporations can earn $500,000 or more annually, especially with bonuses and profit-sharing. High-level procurement roles often require extensive experience, strategic skills, and sometimes certifications like CPSM or CPM. Such salaries are typically found in industries like manufacturing, technology, or finance with significant budget responsibilities.

What are some of the careers in purchasing?

Careers in purchasing include roles such as purchasing agent, procurement specialist, supply chain manager, and buyer. These positions involve sourcing goods and services, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships, often requiring skills in negotiation, inventory management, and familiarity with procurement software.

What are the 4 types of purchasing?

In purchasing roles, the four main types are strategic purchasing, which involves long-term planning and supplier relationships; tactical purchasing, focused on day-to-day procurement activities; operational purchasing, handling routine orders and inventory management; and emergency purchasing, used for urgent needs. Understanding these types helps purchasing professionals manage different procurement scenarios effectively.
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Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

The Building People

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

$20 - $25/hr

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Purchasing Agent. This position would have to report to one of the following locations: Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Charlotte NC, Tampa, FL, or Nashville, TN. The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS regional/national IDIQs or other Government sources of supply. Contractor will perform Pre-award and Post-award contracting actions. All procurement actions are at or under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The contractor will be expected to use a variety of purchasing procedures to acquire supplies, services and construction. All work is governed by the FAR and supplemented by additional regulations, legal precedents and agency policy and procedures

Required Experience & Skills

  • Knowledge of solicitation or purchasing methods such as oral solicitations, calls against BPAs, delivery orders or priced purchase orders to make noncompetitive open market purchases, purchases under established contracts or competitive open market purchases when specifications or statements of work are standardized, price and product characteristics are stable and repeat vendors are used.
  • Knowledge of frequently used and easily understood regulations such as those related to required sources, use of mandatory schedules or ordering and documentation procedures for routine purchases to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the purchasing process.
  • Knowledge of basic price evaluation techniques to assess price reasonableness using well established references such as price lists, Govt estimates and previous history.
  • Knowledge of basic arithmetic used in business to make comparisons of price
  • Knowledge of current software and media applications to facilitate the efficient exchange of information via email, spreadsheets, Webex, Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation (FPDS-NG), Electronic Contract File Viewer (ECF), Federal Business Opportunities (FBO), E-buy, Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) Procurement Processing System (EASi) and other software programs.

Preferred Experience & Skills

  • Federal Government experience is a plus

Required Education

  • High School Diploma

  • At least two (2) years experience in contract purchasing or similar position.

  • Requires 20 Hours of Professional Acquisition Related Training (Annually)