Purchasing Administrator; On-site

Overview

Title: Purchasing Administrator
Location: Leeds/Moody, AL (On-site)
Industry: Food & Beverage Ingredients
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Vaco is assisting a client in the Leeds/Moody area that's looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will support the purchasing department in all procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchases while maintaining good relationships with suppliers.

• Assist in sourcing and selecting suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, requisitions, and other procurement documents.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery timelines, and address any issues.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and vendor details.
• Support the Corporate Purchasing Manager in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Track shipments, ensure timely delivery, and resolve any discrepancies or delays.
• Assist in evaluating supplier performance and making recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments to forecast demand and optimize supply chain efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with purchasing software is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.