Ref ID: 02000-0011080173Classification: Procurement ManagerCompensation: $90000.00 to $130000.00 yearlyRobert Half is seeking a senior level Purchasing Director for a client in the Columbia, MD area. This role will manage a large team and be responsible for all purchasing initiatives across the organization. If interested, please email resumes to [Click Here to Email Your Resume]Description- Manage all general office purchasing operations- Manage large team of purchasers and warehouse associates- Negotiate all contracts with vendors- Maintain department budget- Hire, train and develop the purchasing team as necessary - Establish department policies and procedures- Research and develop cost saving strategies with vendors- Manage and develop bid process- Work and meet regularly with senior leadership to address department goals and initiatives- Work closely and partner with accounting regularly- Special projects as assigned7+ years of purchasing experience at the management levelStrong management and leadership abilitiesDegree highly preferedExperience negotiating contracts and developing cost saving strategiesAbility to communicate effectivelyRobert Half Finance & Accounting, the world's leader in specialized financial staffing, provides exciting full-time opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more. We pioneered the professional staffing industry, and we've been successfully matching professionals with employers since 1948. Our proven proprietary processes, along with our relationships in 325 locations worldwide, allow us to provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune(R) magazine's list of "World's Most Admired Companies" since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague. Apply for this job now or contact our nearest office at 888.490.5461 for additional information. All applicants applying for US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. (C) 2019 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.