Director of Procurement

Director of Procurement

Job purpose

The primary responsibility of the Director of Procurement is to oversee the enterprise-

wide procurement by developing a strategic approach to the corporate procurement and

material management processes for the purchase of direct materials, equipment and

services. Through collaborative communication between facilities and in coordination

with each General Manager and their leadership team and our existing and potential

suppliers, this person will review and revise current policies and procedures, continue

items that have worked, and recommend new programs to lead Conrad forward to

reduce project risk and cost.

This position is part of the Procurement department and reports to the VP/CFO.

Responsibilities

Organizational and Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the Company's overall business objectives.
• Fulfill the role of procurement and materials management subject matter expert (SME) by advising management and all personnel involved in sourcing, purchasing, and materials management.
• Conduct market research and identify new supplier opportunities to enhance cost competitiveness and quality.
• Analyze spending data and identify areas for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Establish and maintain robust supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and terms to maximize value.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Manage procurement budgets and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in procurement, continuously improving the department's effectiveness.
• Lead the development and implementation of procurement technology solutions.
• Stay abreast of all critical leading indices and current events, which provide indications of potential market shortages, surpluses, and other movements for which to hedge against or leverage.
• Work with the Senior Management Team and General Managers to develop annual Procurement goals and objectives.
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives to improve material, equipment and service quality, reduce cycle times, risk, and cost in support of the Company’s profitability goals.
• Annually analyze approved vendors to ensure the right level of contingency for each critical material, equipment, and service is covered and vendors with quality and/or performance issues are managed appropriately.

Operational:

• Oversee all aspects of the procurement process, from sourcing and negotiation to order placement and delivery.
• Manage a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation.
• Establish and enforce quality standards for all purchased materials and services.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to minimize carrying costs while ensuring sufficient stock for production.
• Communicate with the leadership of engineering, program management, estimating, project management and operations to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
• Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement costs, lead times, and quality.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities and performance to the VP/CFO and senior management.
• Lead by example, encourage, promote and expect a strong safety culture from all co-workers.
• Assume full leadership responsibility for all procurement and material management systems and compliance to all company policies, procedures and related federal and state laws.
• Provide input/advise, as requested, on procurement and materials management training for all employees.
• Participate in any supplier source inspections and audits as required.
• Support business development with all procurement related bid action items.
• Be a resource to the GMs and their operations leadership to support their project material cost control success.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Expectations

Candidate must be…

• willing and able to wear all required PPE and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• willing to take complete personal accountability and responsibility for the operations with area(s) of responsibility.
• committed to conducting all duties in the best interest of the Company by upholding its core values.
• capable of being self-directed with little oversight and instill confidence in management, customers, suppliers, and any applicable state and federal regulatory agencies that all procurement responsibilities are being managed effectively and efficiently.
• capable of communicating verbally one-on-one or in a group at the craft and management levels to concisely convey critical procurement related information.
• able to analyze risks related to safety, environment, legal, cost, and the Company's image as part of the decision making process.
• willing to accept feedback, constructive criticism, and direction regarding the responsibilities of this role and individual performance.
• proficient in compiling business/technical reports.
• able to develop, maintain, strengthen and promote internal and external customer relationships in order to provide support that meets internal customers’ requirements married with internal management system policies and procedures conformance and external state and federal law compliance requirements.
• able to supervise, train and mentor team.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong negotiation skills for working with vendors and suppliers
• Strong conflict management capabilities while maintaining a professional composure and position that engineering and customer requirements must be met every time all of the time.
• Intimate familiarity of and capability to interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, purchase technical specifications, and state and federal laws.
• Excellent organizational skills with a mastery of time management in order to juggle competing priorities.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening.
• Possess the mathematical ability to perform basic business related calculations and statistical analysis.
• Able to grasp the current state of a situation, understand the required future state and research and problem solve to determine the best solution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate level capabilities with Microsoft Office programs and pdf reader.
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP systems, Project Management software and Sharepoint

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement management, with a proven and progressive track record of success in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in procurement software and systems.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and cost reduction strategies.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of cost accounting principles.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), commercial contract procurement, state contract procurement, and Department of Defense (DoD) procurement requirements is a plus.
• Working knowledge of international shipping concepts covered by INCOTERMS.
• APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Management (CSCP) certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of ITAR and DFAR, FAR requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field, preferred but not required