POSITION SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Director is responsible for managing the corporate purchasing function, including procurement of materials, equipment, subcontracts, and temporary facilities required for the company’s construction projects and inventory, as well as negotiation of price, delivery, and credit terms. This role drives procurement policies, negotiates high-value agreements, ensures cost efficiency, and aligns purchasing activities with project schedules and corporate objectives. The Director will work closely with project leadership, estimating, legal, and executive management while fostering strong vendor and subcontractor partnerships that provide long-term value and competitive advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related discipline
• 15+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction involving procurement, project management, or estimating
• Leadership and management experience where responsibilities include strategic direction and planning.
• Advanced construction knowledge with a deep understanding of heavy civil construction plans, specifications, scopes, methods, and procedures.
• Familiarity with and understanding of supply chain process, procurement best practices, and risk.
• Solid judgment along with decision-making skills with a strong drive, time management, sense of urgency, and prioritization of project requirements in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Understanding and application of applicable laws and regulations related to procurement activities.
• Ability and skill for negotiation and networking
• Ability to use/create industry relationships to produce a competitive advantage, with an ability to deal with people tactfully and diplomatically outside of and within the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills and professional judgment.
• Aptitude and desire for corporate social responsibility, integrity in business practices, and ethical decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to think strategically.

• Manage the corporate procurement function and Purchasing Department staff.
• Develop, implement, and ensure accountability to company-wide procurement best practices, policies, procedures, and strategies that efficiently support compliance, cost control, project execution, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee procurement planning to meet project milestones and avoid delays in material or equipment delivery.
• Maintain a close working relationship with preconstruction and project management to ensure accurate pricing, materials forecasting, timely acquisition, and delivery of materials and/or services.
• Review contract plans and specifications for contractual and technical accuracy before requesting proposals
• Build, broaden, and maintain long-term relationships to strengthen the company’s supply chain and leverage buying power.
• Evaluate and prequalify subcontractors and vendors based on financial stability, safety performance, and capability to support the company’s operations.
• Oversee all procurement negotiations to ensure the best value, quality, and reliability; directly handle negotiations of all major purchases.
• Ensure contractual agreements (purchase orders, subcontracts, etc.) are accurate, complete, and aligned with project/company requirements.
• Expedite, track, and resolve critical procurement issues, including damaged materials, delays, inferior quality, material shortages, urgent orders, and vendor performance problems.
• Monitor commitments and spending trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Evaluate inventory reorder levels to determine the most economical purchasing of construction materials, supplies, and inventory in relation to the company’s cost of capital.
• Provide regular procurement reporting (budget, buyout, forecasts, scheduling, status of purchasing commitments, etc.) to project management, the General Manager, and other executive leaders.
• Performs additional assignments as required, or as otherwise directed