Develop and execute a national procurement strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
Lead sourcing strategies for key categories including subcontracted scopes (civil, electrical, insulation, scaffold, coatings), fabrication (pipe, structural steel, rebar), bulk materials, and consumable purchasing.
Establish long-term supplier and subcontractor partnerships to improve pricing, reliability, and capacity.
Partner with estimating and preconstruction teams to ensure early procurement engagement on pursuits, drive competitive bid coverage and leveling strategies, and identify procurement-related risks and opportunities.
Standardize procurement input into: estimate development and proposal strategy, subcontractor pre-qualifications, bonding/bond waivers, new vendor setup process, buyout log development, and buyout strategy.
Oversee procurement lifecycle and implement/enforce procurement processes, policies, and controls.
Drive adoption of digital tools and systems (CMiC, procurement platforms, Power BI reporting).
Establish KPI-driven performance management across procurement activities.
Develop and maintain a qualified vendor and subcontractor network.
Lead vendor prequalification, performance evaluation, and risk assessment.
Negotiate commercial terms, master service agreements, and strategic contracts.
Monitor supplier performance related to cost, schedule, safety, and quality.
Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, volume leverage, and market intelligence.
Mitigate risks related to material escalation, supply chain disruptions, and labor availability (subcontractor capacity).
Support project teams with procurement issue resolution during execution.
Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members across regions/projects & establish clear roles, responsibilities, and career progression pathways.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
10+ years of progressive procurement experience in industrial construction or EPC environments.
Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor procurement and fabrication sourcing.
Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation expertise.
Experience working in a self-perform contractor environment.
Benefits
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Procurement Director at Keeley Construction | JobVerse