Purchasing Director

Job Description

Job Description

A respected Alabama organization is seeking an experienced Purchasing Director to lead its procurement function and ensure the efficient, compliant acquisition of goods, services, equipment, and construction related materials. This leadership role is ideal for a procurement professional who understands public sector purchasing, thrives in a highly regulated environment, and enjoys partnering with operations, engineering, finance, and executive leadership to support critical infrastructure.

The Purchasing Director will oversee all procurement activities, establish strategic sourcing initiatives, lead a purchasing team, and ensure compliance with Alabama Competitive Bid Law and organizational purchasing policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all purchasing and procurement operations for the organization, including strategic sourcing, contract administration, and vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with Alabama Competitive Bid Law (Title 41, Chapter 16), public procurement regulations, and internal purchasing policies.
• Direct the development and administration of Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and other competitive solicitation processes.
• Oversee vendor selection, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, award recommendations, and contract administration.
• Partner with engineering, operations, finance, legal, and executive leadership to support capital improvement projects and operational purchasing needs.
• Develop purchasing strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier performance while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
• Lead and mentor the purchasing team by establishing performance expectations, developing staff, and driving continuous process improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor vendor performance, and resolve complex procurement and contract issues.
• Oversee procurement for construction projects, professional services, equipment, fleet, maintenance materials, and other operational requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls, purchasing documentation, and audit readiness for all procurement activities.
• Prepare procurement reports and present recommendations to executive leadership and governing boards as needed.
• This position offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a highly respected organization that provides essential services to the community. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence procurement strategy, improve operational efficiency, and support major capital and infrastructure initiatives.

For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive leadership experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated experience administering competitive bid processes in a public sector, municipal, utility, higher education, or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Alabama Competitive Bid Law (Title 41, Chapter 16). Experience with Alabama Public Works Law is a plus.
• Experience managing complex contracts, vendor negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving abilities.
• Experience with ERP or procurement management systems preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, or CPSD are a plus.

For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.