Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Director

Location: Northport, Alabama

Department: Procurement & Supply Chain

Job Overview:

Parker Towing Company is seeking an experienced and proactive Purchasing Director to lead our procurement operations across multiple business units, including Parker Towing Company, Parker Towing Liquids, Machine shops, and the Ports and Terminals division. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a proven background in purchasing, vendor management, and team development. This role requires travel to support each division and ensure consistent, efficient, and cost-effective purchasing practices company wide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of purchasing professionals to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain strategic vendor relationships, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Standardize purchasing procedures across all divisions while allowing for operational flexibility where needed.
• Collaborate closely with leadership from Parker Towing Company, Parker Towing Liquids, machine shops, and ports and terminals to align procurement with operational goals.
• Support onsite operations with regular travel to various company locations and vendor facilities.
• Analyze market trends and vendor performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce supply chain risks.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier contracts, and procurement reporting tools.
• Experience vetting software platforms then leading the software implementation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive purchasing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role (required).
• Maritime or marine industry experience (preferred).
• Exceptional negotiation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive process improvements.
• Proficient in procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to support company divisions.

Benefits:

• Competitive health insurance package
• Free dental insurance
• Free life insurance
• Free long-term disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Optional additional coverage available (e.g., supplemental life, accident)
• Paid vacation and paid sick time
• 401(k) with 6% company match on both Roth and pre-tax contributions
• Profit sharing
• Eligible for semi-annual discretionary performance-based bonuses

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