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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. This individual will be responsible for identifying and developing supplier relationships, negotiating competitive pricing, coordinating purchase orders and shipments, and monitoring inventory and order activity.

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic stafﬁng for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, ﬁnance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions ﬁrm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies ﬁnd talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 ofﬁces across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.

Vaco LLC

Material Buyer/ Procurement Specialist (On-site)

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Preferred work experience includes performing: Material and service sourcing activities (quoting, analyzing, negotiating, reporting and purchase order placement); supplier rationalization activities (adding/removing suppliers and familiarity with Approved Supplier Lists, Bid Lists, and small business requirements); order follow-up activities (expediting, de-expediting and statusing); ERP system familiarity; discrepancy resolution activities (invoice discrepancies, non-conforming material cases and repair/rework material authorizations); data mining; market analysis; dealing with traffic, routing instructions, and interaction with the laws governing direct and indirect purchasing; and writing service contracts. Purchasing Manager, Director Supply Chain and Logistics, Senior Management, Materials Program Managers, Material program staff, Senior Logistics Manager, Traffic Lead, Compliance Coordinator (Supply Chain), document control and other administrative department personnel.

Austal Ltd

Buyer IV

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The Assistant Buyer supports the Gift buying team by managing the operational details that keep our assortment moving - from purchase order creation and tracking to item setup, SKU management, and on-time delivery. Books-A-Million, America's hometown bookstore since 1917, is headquartered in Birmingham, AL, and is home to a family of brands including Books-A-Million, 2nd & Charles, Joe Muggs, and Yogurt Mountain.

Books-A-Million, Inc.

Assistant Buyer - Gifts

The Senior Buyer is responsible for The development and negotiation of favorable prices on higher complexity procurements, including terms, schedules and other provisions of purchase orders and acquisition contracts, ensuring consistency with client requirements and procurement policies/procedures under supervisor guidance. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.

YEAR

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.

Leidos Holdings Inc

Senior Buyer

Working closely with their assigned Buyer or Senior Buyer, as well as outside vendors, the distribution center, stores, and internal marketing teams, the Associate Buyer drives sales, margin, and inventory results for their categories. Books-A-Million, America's hometown bookstore since 1917, is headquartered in Birmingham, AL, and is home to a family of brands including Books-A-Million, 2nd & Charles, Joe Muggs, and Yogurt Mountain.

Associate Buyer 5

Supplier rationalization activities (adding/removing suppliers and familiarity with Approved Supplier Lists, Bid Lists, and small business requirements); Order follow- up activities (expediting, de-expediting and statusing); Use of ERP/MRP systems and logic such as IFS, BAAN, SAP, JD Edwards and Oracle with IFS as first preference. Maintains close communication with supplier account and customer service personnel, and management levels if necessary, so as to minimize risk due to supplier capacity issues, plant shutdowns, and other day to day disruptions that may affect Austal and/or open purchase orders.

Buyer II

Today, we are a global force with a full range of gasoline and Jet‑A engines built on a legacy of engineering excellence, technological advancement, and a strong commitment to safety, Continental continues to deliver industry‑leading engine solutions while opening the door to exciting careers for those who want to help shape the future of flight. Analytical Expertise: Strong ability to perform complex analysis, including data gathering, working with internal and external stakeholders, selecting appropriate analytical methods, and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative inputs.

Continental Aerospace Technologies

Buyer

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Buyer I

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Execute, track, and expedite purchase orders and small dollar credit card purchases for materials and services from purchase request through close-out reconciliation. Minimum (2) years of applicable experience in contract procurement or similar purchasing background of mechanical and electronic parts in support of test instrumentation, development, and manufacturing.

We are the transformative evolution of two prominent government services firms, ERC and Oasis Systems, each bringing with them a rich legacy of dedicated service to our nation’s Defense and Federal communities.
The company brings together 2,800 employees focused on Cybersecurity, Digital Solutions, Mission Support, and Systems Engineering serving customers in more than 36 states across the U.S. with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA.
Our resources, deep expertise, and adaptable solutions will enable us to scale and expand development and engineering capabilities for Defense and Federal communities.

Astrion

Buyer/Purchaser (MSI Support)

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It has several ambitious projects in progress, including its New Shepard suborbital rocket, designed for space tourism and research missions, and the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle, intended to compete with SpaceX's Falcon rockets in the commercial satellite launch market. The client has also been involved in developing lunar landers and other technologies to support NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon and eventually establish a sustainable human presence there.

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ApTask

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Candidates with experience sourcing aerospace, automotive, electronic, mechanical, or metal components within a large global manufacturing organization are particularly relevant. Geographic Requirement: Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of the Irvine facility, subject to the source's stated military-service-member exception.

Veracity Ventures Inc.

Manufacturing Network Strategic Buyer

This position requires an individual to work with limited direction, process orders in a timely manner while supporting the manufacturing departments as needed and demonstrate professionalism at all times. Develop and investigate supply sources, and issue request for quotations, proposals, or bids for those items not covered by any existing purchasing arrangement.

Neptune Technology Group

Sr. Buyer/ Planner

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Buyer/Planner

Experience in a similar role executing on time deliveries of machines, equipment, and components; interacting with key suppliers; dealing with the financial impacts of supplier decisions on programs; and managing, tracking, and auditing existing hardware and software inventories. Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions; and participate in the invoice approval process to ensure that supplier invoices are in accordance with purchase order terms & conditions to resolve issues as necessary.

Associate Buyer

OTHER

U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for over the past 125 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses across the United States, and the world. At the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the ideal candidate will be responsible for purchasing materials, supplies and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing procedures and performing various related tasks in support of plant operations.

U.S. Pipe

Plant Buyer

partner Hirebridge

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time, up to 6-8 hours per day; bend at waist; operate a vehicle, use hands to write or keyboard; assemble papers, staple; photocopy; use ten-key; be mobile within an average office environment; and communicate by phone and in person in a professional manner. Incumbent must have external sales/account management experience and will visit facilities of current and potential suppliers within their area which may include scrap metal dealers, demolition contractors, industrial manufacturers, auto wreckers, and any other scrap metal generating project or company.

Radius Recycling Inc

Outside Buyer

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Sanmina Corp

From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field. At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector.

Everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business.

Buyer Jobs in Alabama

Material Buyer/ Procurement Specialist (On-site) Vaco LLC

Buyer IV Austal Ltd

Assistant Buyer - Gifts Books-A-Million, Inc.

Senior Buyer Leidos Holdings Inc

Associate Buyer 5 Books-A-Million, Inc.

Buyer II Austal Ltd

Buyer Continental Aerospace Technologies

Buyer I Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Buyer II Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Buyer/Purchaser (MSI Support) Astrion

Buyer ApTask

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Sr. Buyer/ Planner Neptune Technology Group

Buyer/Planner Neptune Technology Group

Associate Buyer Leidos Holdings Inc

Plant Buyer U.S. Pipe

Outside Buyer Radius Recycling Inc

Buyer Sanmina Corp

Associate Buyer Sanmina Corp

Senior Buyer Leidos

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