Corporate Director, Procurement
1 Days Old
The Director of Procurement must be an energetic, self-motivated, and innovative individual who will provide subject matter expertise, drive operational excellence and mitigate risk across CRB’s procurement operations for design services, sub-contracting, and equipment procurement. They will support companywide procurement operations through development and continuous improvement and standardization of systems, procedures and tools to industry best practices while directly engaging in procurement activities to stay in touch with the needs of the business.
This position is eligible for remote work.
Responsibilities
Consult with regional procurement teams to oversee procurement operations across multiple regions in the continental US.
Develop and maintain corporate procurement procedures, systems and tools
Manage and continuously improve corporate prequalification processes for construction subcontractors and equipment vendors
Manage and continuously improve contract terms and conditions and other procurement document-package content
Mentor/ support regional procurement managers in resolving terms and conditions with subcontractors and equipment vendors
Consult legal and operations groups as needed to support companywide procurement operations
Benchmark ongoing market analysis and trending
Develop and lead procurement-centric training programs for procurement staff, project teams and other stakeholders
Establish and lead account management programs for key subcontractors and equipment suppliers
Support proposals and sales presentations by providing procurement content and representing CRB in client interviews
Directly engage in procurement activities 10% - 20% to sustain direct insight into the requirements of the business
Travel
10% Overnight travel
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
10 years of experience in construction subcontracting
10 years of experience in capital equipment procurement
5 years of experience in pharmaceutical and / or food and beverage industry
5 years of experience leading teams.
Additional Qualifications
On-site construction project experience a plus
Thorough knowledge of contract and purchase order terms and conditions
Deep understanding of contracts risk and risk management
Familiarity with major equipment vendors and subcontractors in the pharmaceutical and / or food and beverage industries
Working knowledge of procurement software and web-based platforms
Aptitude for developing systems, procedures and tools
Strong leadership, verbal and written communications and organizational skills
Advanced computer skills required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook) and Dynamics 365
Works well under pressure with the ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Location:
- Atlanta