Director of Procurement

Overview:Our client, a national leading electrical construction company is looking for their next Director of Procurement, Materials to join the team during an exciting time of unprecedented growth. The Director of Procurement is responsible for ensuring effective overall management of the execution of material contracts over multiple projects within the assigned region, reporting to the Vice President, Procurement. This position will lead a team that supports project teams with procurement execution, and interface with the project teams and operational leadership, while ensuring compliance with company and contractual obligations.The preferred location for this role is in Sterling, VA - but the successful candidate may also reside in Austin, TX or Dallas, TX.About the Company:CONFIDENTIALWhat You Will Do:This position must have the ability to manage people and projects with cross-divisional teams across multiple regions to pursue growth or cost savings opportunities, while ensuring working with operating team members to develop and refine project management framework, coaching of teams, effectively changing the culture as required and supplanting it as needed with advanced methodologies.Accountable for the competitive request for proposal (RFP) process for all materials to ensure the sourcing teams are pursuing the appropriate spend categories and negotiating the best overall value on behalf of the Company.Identify and manage the internal/external metrics for our suppliers, procurement, and operations to establish a culture of continuous improvement on behalf of the Company. Ensure proposed and implemented mitigation actions are appropriately addressing identified deficiency gaps.Accountable for all material sourcing events, in collaboration with the Center of Excellence, to minimize operational disruption, mitigate supplier risks, and drive value to the Company bottom line.Oversee bid proposals, the creation of negotiation plans, and terms and conditions/ commercial negotiations.Ensure Operations receives the appropriate support required for the development of their project estimates based on material pricing and statement of work expertise.Manage and oversee the Enterprise database that is utilized by the Estimating department to quote material prices for future projects.Responsible for ensuring all recommend awards are in accordance with the approved decision model and Delegation of Authority and that adherence to procurement policies and procedures is strictly enforced.Ensure you and your staff establish and maintain effective client relations to achieve active cooperation, team alignment, and stimulate the desire to award follow-on work. Accountable for monitoring and expeditiously addressing any client relationship concerns.Act as strategic liaison between operations, suppliers, and manufacturers as necessary, and in alignment with VP of Procurement.Provide planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.Interpret, communicate, and train operations personnel on procurement procedures, scope of work creation, and RFP execution.Ensure staff members are consulting with Contract Administration/Legal department(s) for clarification on contractual language when required, and assume lead role on this engagement when appropriate.Perform other duties as assigned.What You Need To Be Successful:10+ years in professional experience specifically in procurement, contract management, project management or related role.Demonstrates leadership and ability to work well with others establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the client’s staff and vendors.Demonstrated experience developing procurement strategies.Demonstrated experience overseeing negotiation of contracts with suppliers.Demonstrated experience creating, managing, and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) via contracts or Service Level Agreements (SLA’s), and addressing any performance gaps.Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams, and managing overall accountability for team-based deliverables, deadlines, and quality thresholds.Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Not necessary, but preferred:Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certification or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) Certification preferred.Preferred: 5+ years’ of procurement or supply chain or purchasing experience in commercial electrical construction.Preferred: Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certification or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) Certification.EEO Disclosure:This company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Compensation:If located in Sterling, Virginia: $225,000 - $245,000If located in Austin, TX or Dallas, TX: $190,000 - $210,000Final offer of compensation to successful candidates will depend on qualifications and experience.Benefits:ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership25% Annual Bonus401kAnnual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidaysMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceTerm Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life InsuranceDisability Income Protection InsurancePre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)