SolomonEdwards · 2 days ago
Director of Purchasing
Jessup, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSolomonEdwards is a retail/distribution company based in Maryland, and they are seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead their Procurement functions. This role involves managing a substantial budget, overseeing a team, and ensuring effective vendor relationships and procurement practices.
AccountingConsultingProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Nina Frame, CPA
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
SolomonEdwards
SolomonEdwards is a business consulting firm that offers financial, operational, and technology consulting services and operations support.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.2M2005-01-20Series Unknown· $3.2M
Leadership Team
John Gulnac
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2025-12-02
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2025-09-02
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