Director of Purchasing

Overview

Leads procurement strategy & execution for industrial construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement strategy
• erp implementation
• vendor management
• procurement execution
• cost reduction
• market intelligence

Tasks

-Lead and manage the company’s procurement strategy, aligning purchasing activities with project requirements, budgets, and schedules. -Interface regularly with SVPs, Project Management, Finance, and Legal to ensure alignment on key priorities and project milestones. -Lead the procurement team in executing against project needs while continuously improving systems and processes. -Drive procurement process improvements and support the ongoing Oracle ERP system implementation. -Support complex procurement of subcontractor services, including scope evaluation, technical analysis, and terms and conditions. -Support ongoing cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives across procurement categories. -Develop and implement standardized policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency. -Identify and qualify new vendors; evaluate vendor performance, pricing trends, capacity, and reliability. -Oversee end-to-end procurement for industrial construction projects, including bid solicitation, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase execution. -Provide guidance on conflict resolution, procurement escalations, and high-value contract negotiations. -Ensure compliance with company financial, legal, and quality assurance requirements. -Provide real-time market intelligence and pricing forecasts to internal stakeholders for budgeting and estimating. -Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors across relevant trades. -Provide direction to purchasing managers and agents; evaluate performance and support team development. -Foster a self-starting, change-driven, and collaborative team culture.

Requirements

• oracle
• bluebeam
• ms office
• bachelor’s
• 10+ years
• procurement

What You Bring

-Existing relationships with GrayWolf’s vendor/supplier base. -Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) -Bluebeam PDF, procurement tracking platforms, and scheduling software -Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, or related field. -Experience negotiating complex contracts and service agreements. -Typical office environment with occasional travel to vendor sites, job locations, or other GrayWolf offices. -Valid driver’s license and acceptable insurance required. -Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems. -Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems -Will require occasional extended hours during peak project periods. -Minimum of 10 years of progressive procurement experience in the industrial construction sector including technical buying of services (civil, structural, mechanical, piping, E&I, concrete, etc.). -Deep understanding of procurement best practices, vendor management, material logistics, and contract law. -Proven success managing end-to-end procurement processes and teams. -Experience working in environments with compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, LEED).

People Also Searched For

About Graywolf

-Founded with a vision to provide world-class engineering, procurement, and construction services. -Specializes in complex projects, bringing a depth of experience and expertise across various sectors. -Known for handling both large-scale industrial and energy-focused endeavors with precision. -Their portfolio includes diverse sectors like energy, commercial, and infrastructure development. -GrayWolf focuses on delivering innovative solutions that meet clients' technical and project goals. -The company is dedicated to pushing boundaries in the construction and engineering industries, ensuring each project is completed on time and within budget.

Sector Specialisms