Building Automation Systems Procurement Manager

Role Overview

• Establish and scale a centralized procurement function for Smart Tech Contracting.
• Develop procurement standards, workflows, and sourcing strategies to support national project execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and service partners across multiple regions.
• Build and manage a national vendor and subcontractor database with performance tracking.
• Develop strategic supplier and partner relationships to improve cost, reliability, and schedule performance.
• Proactively identify alternative sourcing options to mitigate supply chain risk.
• Create procurement playbooks aligned with speed-to-market project demands.
• Lead sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services for construction and controls projects.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and service commitments with vendors and subcontractors.
• Support contract reviews related to procurement scope and commercial terms.
• Partner with project teams to ensure procurement aligns with construction sequencing and milestones.
• Identify alternate products, suppliers, or delivery methods when original plans threaten schedule or cost targets.
• Support estimating and preconstruction teams with market intelligence on pricing and availability.
• Implement material tracking processes to ensure visibility from order placement through delivery.
• Monitor lead times, production schedules, and delivery commitments across active projects.
• Identify schedule conflicts early and execute mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with project managers to align procurement timing with field execution.
• Establish reporting dashboards to track procurement status, risks, and action items.
• Continuously improve procurement processes to increase speed, transparency, and cost control.
• Develop national supplier agreements and preferred partner programs.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement procurement tracking tools and reporting systems.
• Identify opportunities to leverage partnerships for scalability and long-term growth.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of construction procurement, sourcing, and subcontracting practices.
• Proven experience building or leading a procurement function.
• Strong understanding of contracts, subcontracts, and commercial terms.
• Experience supporting fast-paced construction or mission-critical environments.
• Ability to manage vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience tracking materials, lead times, and logistics in support of construction schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, along with procurement tracking tools.
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve procurement workflows and decision-making.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed and able to operate effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing project conditions.

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment