Job Details

This is a hybrid onsite, direct hire position and the company strongly prefers candidates located in one of their primary locations including: Houston, TX; Lafayette, LA; Knoxville, TN; Birmingham, AL; Huntsville, AL; Orlando, FL; Sarasota, FL

Position Overview

Our client specializes in electrical and instrumentation (E&I) services and is hiring a Director of Procurement to oversee and manage the company's global procurement and inventory management activities. Key business objectives include supporting the company's primary raw material, outside service, and indirect supply chain requirements, meeting/exceeding assigned cost savings and working capital reduction targets, optimizing inventory, and identifying and implementing process improvements.

The primary responsibilities include source selection, contract negotiations and administration of complex contracts and supplier partnerships. Perform internal spend analysis, prepare bid packages, contract provision negotiation, supplier selection/recommendation, contract award and administration all in collaboration with business unit personnel and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the sourcing/supply chain leader in collaboration with Business Unit personnel.
• Lead and contribute to the development of their procurement system initiatives and enhancements.
• Develop and lead supply and operations planning function and methodologies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure deep understanding of sourcing needs and strategies.
• Own and manage the strategic sourcing efforts of multiple direct and indirect spend commodities and services categories.
• Develop and drive category strategies, utilizing comprehensive market assessments, internal and external influences, pricing drivers, etc.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships in an ethical manner to drive cost savings and eliminate inefficiencies. Strategically utilize these relationships to stay current on the latest products, services, trends, and technologies. Utilize methodical Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) sourcing techniques to evaluate and manipulate supplier spend data to assess both direct and indirect savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within the various business units to develop and implement appropriate inventory strategies and forecasting processes.
• Support business unit inventory optimization through appropriate strategies and processes.
• Build and maintain and automate key reports and dashboards used for monitoring inventory levels, turns, obsolescence and working capital trends.
• Identify, capture, track and report cost savings and working capital reduction initiatives.
• Facilitate the end-to-end sourcing process, including gathering requirements, launching RFx initiatives, evaluating and analyzing results, communicating recommendations to all levels of the organization, and executing the strategies.
• Draft, negotiate, develop, and execute supplier agreements with the objective of creating strategic business opportunities and savings for the organization.
• Ensure supplier compliance with all agreement provisions for the products and/or services that they provide.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects and events as assigned.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support the integration of acquisitions into the Supply Chain function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Management, or Business Administration, or in a related discipline
• 10+ years of Strategic Sourcing or related business experience
• Experience with an ERP System
• Hands-on working knowledge of the electrical contracting / construction / industrial services business preferred
• Must be able to travel 25% – 30% primarily in the United States

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $175k – $180k base salary + a strong bonus and equity package. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.