Director of Purchasing

A retail/distribution company based in Maryland is looking to hire a Director of Purchasing to lead the Procurement functions of their operations. Reporting to the President, this person will manage a spend of $140 million and oversee a small team. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Establish and maintain best practices for all procurement functions throughout the organization
• Manage large purchasing budgets and vendor contracts
• Lead vendor negotiations regarding pricing, payment terms, rebates, and promotional programs
• Manage relationships with key vendors and stakeholders
• Supervise, motivate, and lead a team of 3 buyers
• Manage day to day purchasing of goods
• Deliver cost-savings through rebates and pricing discounts
• Work closely with distribution and logistics teams to ensure inventory accuracy
• Minimize obsolete and slow-moving inventory

The Director of Purchasing must possess the following:

• 10+ years of purchasing experience
• 5+ years of management experience including hiring, firing, training, and coaching
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation experience
• Experience with industrial products required
• Excellent business acumen