Purchasing Director jobs in Maryland

Purchasing Director manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Director collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Director oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Purchasing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director, Purchasing
  • Albert Uster Imports
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT THE ROLE

    AUI Fine Foods is seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Purchasing to lead and oversee our company's purchasing function. As the Director, you will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing purchasing processes. Your primary goal will be to ensure the availability of products while driving cost savings and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of procurement best practices, inventory control, import logistics, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing purchasing operations. The Director will report to the General Manager and Executive Vice President and play a key role in the future growth of the company.

    This position is expected to report to AUI Fine Foods’ Gaithersburg, MD headquarters. As a response to the pandemic, Albert Uster Imports office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Monday through Wednesday, with the option to telework on Thursday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the Gaithersburg office are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Strategy Development: Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's objectives. Identify cost-saving opportunities, evaluate market trends, and establish long-term supplier relationships to enhance procurement effectiveness.
    • Supplier Management: Assist Innovations team in the supplier selection process, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with key suppliers. Evaluate supplier performance and develop supplier scorecards to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing. Implement supplier development programs to drive continuous improvement.
    • Purchasing Operations: Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations, including purchase requisitions, order placement, import (ocean) and domestic logistics and contract management. Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.
    • Cost Savings: Drive cost savings initiatives through strategic vendor management, value engineering, and contract negotiations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost reduction opportunities, evaluate alternative suppliers, and implement cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or service.
    • Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with purchasing activities, such as supply disruptions, quality issues, or supplier financial stability. Develop contingency plans and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
    • Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership and guidance to the purchasing team. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, promote professional development, and ensure effective communication and coordination across all purchasing functions.
    • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including innovations, operations, and finance, to align purchasing strategies with business objectives. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, provide timely support, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
    • Be a thought partner to senior leadership to help drive innovation and value creation.
    • Other activities or initiatives at the direction of the Executive Vice President & General Manager.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

    Required

    • 8 years progressive management level operational experience
    • Demonstrated working knowledge of supply chain logistics processes including transportation and logistics planning, inventory control, inventory management, and demand planning.
    • Proven ability to execute high complexity projects on schedule and within budget.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Preferred

    • Ability to build cross-functional partnerships, engage in and lead cross-functional teams and initiatives.
    • Strong ability to develop and deploy quantitative analysis for business improvement; record of accomplishment of KPI-driven and data-driven leadership.
    • Comprehensive business process and systems knowledge, and the ability to identify and implement best practices.
    • Transformative change management skills and self-awareness to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders.
    • A strong record of accomplishment of talent recognition and development- finding and building future leaders for the organization.
    • Ocean import experience a plus
    • Experience with Great Plains (GP)/Business Central a plus.
    • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

     

    SALARY RANGE

    Albert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways AUI does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $135,000 - $165,000.

    This role will be bonus eligible.

    Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion, the salary offered.

     

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Assistant Director, Purchasing and Contracting
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Baltimore, MD FULL_TIME
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital, a 1,051 bed academic medical center, and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine are the major components of the Johns Hopkins Health System, a vertically integrate...
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Deputy director
  • Office of the Director of National Intelligence
  • Bethesda, MD FULL_TIME
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Director/Senior Director, Oncology CAR-T Process Development
  • 10001096 - Director Science
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • Do you have a passion for science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the place...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Director/Sr. Director, Bioscience Immunology, Early Respiratory and Immunology
  • 10001073 - Assoc Director Bioscience
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • Do you have a passion for Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one f...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Director LabsQA/Audit Quality Assurance, R&D
  • 10001184 - Compliance Associate Director
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Director LabsQA/Audit Quality Assurance, R&D Quality AssuranceLocations: Office based with Flexibility in Waltham MA or Gaithersburg MDWhat are we offering?Do you want to join a dynamic tea...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Purchasing Director
  • SureStaff LLC
  • Bartlett, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Over 25 years ago the dream began and has grown to three local facilities encompassing m...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Purchasing
  • Houdini Inc.
  • Fullerton, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Overview: The Director of Purchasing is accountable to guide the purchasing department i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Director
  • Destination Oceanside
  • Oceanside, CA
  • At Mission Pacific & The Seabird Beach Resorts, part of the independent collection by Hyatt, we believe our team members...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Global Purchasing Director
  • Bohan & Bradstreet
  • Westport, CT
  • VISION: CPG developer, multi-plant manufacturer, and distributor with a history of revenue, profit, and organic market s...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Director
  • The Mark Hotel
  • New York, NY
  • $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year plus bonus. JOB OVERVIEW: Manage and control purchasing systems and procedures to con...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Energy Purchasing Director
  • Saint Gobain
  • Malvern, PA
  • Pourquoi a-t-on besoin de vous ? This position will be in charge of energy purchases and related coordination / portfoli...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Purchasing
  • DRB Group
  • Atlanta, GA
  • JOB PURPOSE: As the Director of Purchasing, manage and lead the Purchasing Team to develop and maintain cost effective n...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PURCHASING DIRECTOR
  • Cheese Merchants Of America
  • Bartlett, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Job Summary: The Purchasing Director will lead the Purchasing Department and will be tas...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Director in Rochester, NY
The person that generally runs the purchasing department is called the Purchasing Manager – sometimes in larger companies they may be deemed an executive e.g.
January 16, 2020
Purchasing Director in Springfield, MO
A purchasing manager buys products for organizations to use or resell.
January 26, 2020
Purchasing Director in Kingsport, TN
Purchasing is the primary organization within the city authorized to issue bid invitations and proposals, process and release purchase orders, and develop and maintain term contracts.
February 07, 2020