Director of Procurement

The Director of Procurement is a senior leadership role responsible for running and scaling the business, driving revenue growth, and owning end-to-end international procurement and logistics for construction finished goods across hospitality, multi-residential, and commercial projects.

This role requires a unique blend of:
* Executive-level business leadership
* Deep international manufacturing and sourcing expertise
* Advanced understanding of global shipping, logistics, and trade compliance

The ideal candidate is U.S.

-based, highly strategic, and hands-on—capable of managing complex global supply chains.

Key Responsibilities International Procurement & Supplier Network Leadership
* Own global procurement of finished construction goods, FF&E, fixtures, materials, and specialty items.
* Build, maintain, and expand a global network of manufacturers, factories, distributors, and suppliers.
* Identify and qualify international manufacturing partners across key sourcing regions.
* Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, payment terms, tooling, and production capacity.
* Establish preferred vendor and manufacturer programs by asset class and geography.

Production, Quality Control & Risk Management
* Oversee production planning, factory scheduling, and order execution.
* Establish and enforce quality control standards, inspection protocols, and acceptance criteria.
* Manage factory audits, third-party inspections, testing protocols, and corrective action plans.
* Mitigate risks related to delays, quality failures, substitutions, and cost overruns.

Global Logistics & Trade Compliance
* Oversee end-to-end logistics including ocean, air, rail, and ground freight.
* Manage Incoterms, customs documentation, duties, tariffs, and import/export compliance.
* Build and manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics providers.
* Optimize total landed cost, delivery sequencing, and on-site coordination.
* Ensure procurement schedules align with construction milestones and delivery sequencing.

Cross-Functional & Client Collaboration
* Work closely with architects, designers, engineers, and project managers to ensure specification compliance.
* Support enterprise-level and portfolio-wide client negotiations.
* Partner with internal teams to drive automation, scalability, and platform improvements.

Leadership & Strategy
* Set global sourcing and procurement strategy by asset class and region.
* Build and lead procurement, logistics, and quality control teams.
* Establish negotiation frameworks, approval thresholds, and margin discipline.
* Drive margin optimization through strategic sourcing, volume leverage, and supplier consolidation.
* Identify new international sourcing regions and cost advantages.

Required Experience & Qualifications
* 10+ years of senior leadership experience in construction procurement, international sourcing, logistics, or manufacturing sales.
* Proven ability to run complex operations while driving revenue growth.
* Hands-on experience with overseas manufacturing and factory management.
* Strong global network of suppliers, manufacturers, freight, and logistics partners.
* Deep understanding of production processes, quality control, and inspection methodologies.
* Ability to approve cut sheets
* Expertise in international shipping, customs, Incoterms, and trade compliance.
* Experience managing long-lead-time, high-value construction goods.
* Strong negotiation, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
* Data-driven mindset with experience using KPIs, forecasts, and dashboards.
* U.S. Based; international travel as required