Director Of Procurement

Intermountain Electric Inc. (IME) is seeking a Director of Procurement to join their growing team!

Do you have the desire, skills, and proven strategy to be part of a winning team?

Do you love the challenge of finding unique solutions for complex projects?

Does the idea of growth and expansion motivate you?

Are you a team player who is ready to take on the responsibility of a prime role in a growing company?

Then come join us at IME's Headquarters in beautiful Colorado one of the most sought-after locations in the U.S. The beautiful mountains, skiing, hiking, and adventure are only part of Colorado's allure. It is also home to many craft breweries, award-winning restaurants, a cultural downtown scene and annual events and festivals.

The Director of Procurement is a key member of IME's leadership team. They will be responsible for overseeing and driving sourcing initiatives across IME's operations in Colorado, Nevada, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Texas. This role is accountable for purchasing strategies, vendor relationships, cost control, and inventory planning. A proactive analytical mindset, paired with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to operational excellence, will be essential to ensure all procurement efforts support and advance IME's overall strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy: Take charge of IME's procurement strategy and operations, driving impact across all teams by partnering closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to fuel business growth. Design and execute forward-thinking procurement strategies that align with organizational priorities and ambitions. Provide leadership for collaboration and engagement with Preconstruction and Operations to leverage current and future buying needs. Spearhead the deployment of cutting-edge procurement tools and systems to streamline operations and scale IME's business.

Leadership & Integrity: Inspire and empower a high-performing procurement team by championing a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and mutual respect. Mentor and guide direct reports fostering a sense of ownership and cultivating a high-performance culture that reflects IME's core values. Lead the sourcing and procurement activities for all major projects and operational needs.

Supplier Relationship Management: Build and elevate strategic partnerships with key suppliers to drive exceptional performance in cost, quality, and delivery. Take the lead in high-impact contract negotiations. Proactively identify and manage vendor risks crafting forward-looking strategies to ensure reliability and seamless execution across the supply chain.

Vendor and Product Knowledge: Utilize comprehensive knowledge of critical vendors and products to drive procurement decisions that align with operational objectives. Continuously evaluate product availability and manufacturing capacity to anticipate potential supply challenges and proactively adjust strategies to ensure project execution.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Drive continuous improvement by developing and tracking procurement metrics and KPIs that spotlight performance and unlock growth potential. Deliver high-impact reporting to leadership, translating data into clear insights and recommendations to shape strategic decisions and accelerate results.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of electrical or construction materials, equipment, and supplier landscape.
• Proven track record of achieving significant cost savings and value creation through strategic initiatives.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships and contracts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:

• Demonstrated experience developing an organizational procurement strategy focused on spending optimization, operational excellence and supplier partnerships.
• Gathering and analyzing data to drive decision making.
• Proficient with ERP and procurement software (e.g., Procure, Viewpoint, SAP, Sage).

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management or similar required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement leadership, preferably within construction or electrical contracting.

Working Conditions:

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Benefits Overview:

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire. In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k.

Salary Range: $130,000 172,500

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.