Director of Purchasing

Overview

Responsible for the planning and management of all activities involved in purchasing, expediting, and logistics to support operations in ensuring successful project execution. This position will manage and maintain supplier relationships, function as a liaison between suppliers and internal customers, ensure continuous improvement of the related processes, systems, and total cost, driving improvements in department performance including cost reductions, data driven performance management, and supplier quality performance.

Preferred location in one of our office locations:
Fargo, ND;
Indianapolis, IN;
Clinton, IN; or Phoenix, AZ. Remote candidates acceptable with 40% travel throughout the US.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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 customer service skills, ability to influence and lead employees, internal partners, and external vendors
• Excellent collaboration and written/verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of best practice and benchmarking function to industry norms
• Excellent knowledge of purchasing, goods deliveries, and demand planning practices
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization, client, subcontractors, and suppliers to provide information necessary to obtain and complete a project

• When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Compensation $163,500 - $213k / year, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing…