Director of Purchasing

Description

• Establish effective processes and systems of delivery dates for all equipment and materials in accordance with the schedule
• Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders for purchasing activities, maintaining clear lines of sight for such stakeholders and the services provided by the department
• Ensure contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule
• Direct requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
• Review, analyze, and monitor vendor/subcontractor quotes and bids
• Maintain knowledge of all market conditions that may impact the company and advise of trends and the potential impacts
• Negotiate and award purchasing activities to respective subcontractors and vendors
• Plan and direct policies and procedures for purchasing goods and services
• Lead Purchasing activities for all material components as directed by Estimating department
• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures
• Manage the establishment and/or monitoring of procurement goals
• Manage capital requests and functional budget to include planning and forecasting activities for expense and headcount
• Review subcontractor’s application for payment based on percent complete and approve or adjust
• Monitor purchasing surface area to reduce the impact of disruptions and ensure business continuity of the function
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
• Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate or insufficient to support business
• Work collaboratively with management to coordinate supplier selection, credit and terms, track supplier performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation
• Negotiate supplier and vendor contracts and service agreements
• Assess and develop staff to sustain a culture that is inclusive, supports company values, is safety focused, generates revenue, and innovates new ideas
• Develop and enhance supply chain productivity and operational processes, implanting industry standard approaches for forecasting, purchasing, risk mitigation and vendor management
• Maintain updated knowledge of market status and current rates for goods and services
• Build and sustain relationships with key suppliers to drive down costs, improve quality and service levels that drive supplier performance against operational metrics
• Approve material and subcontract invoices for payment
• Direct purchasing activities, working closely with upstream stakeholders and vendors, to effectively align and meet business goals
• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability
• Manage and review change orders to subcontractors for accuracy and prudence
• Lead transparency methods into subtier suppliers, leverage technology and optimize roles, policies, and risk management
• Oversee purchasing sources for services, equipment, and supplies

Requirements

• Knowledge of best practice and benchmarking function to industry norms
• Excellent collaboration and written/verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization, client, subcontractors, and suppliers to provide information necessary to obtain and complete a project
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience, such as purchasing, receiving, supply chain analytics, and inventory management with progressive leadership and management skills
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or other continuous improvement strategies
• Excellent knowledge of purchasing, goods deliveries, and demand planning practices
• Excellent customer service skills, ability to influence and lead employees, internal partners, and external vendors
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

Benefits

• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Compensation $158,555 - $206,099 / year, commensurate with experience
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Group legal plan
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance