Job Description
Job ID#: 41696
Director of Procurement & Estimating
Reports To: Vice President of Operations
Direct Reports: Procurement Manager & Estimating Manager
Up to 150K + bonus | fully in office
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Develop and execute procurement strategies that maximize cost, quality, service, and value.
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure best-available pricing and terms.
- Develop rebate programs, freight agreements, extended terms, and other strategic supplier partnerships.
- Centralize procurement across the organization and maintain accurate pricing data.
- Monitor market conditions, supplier trends, pricing, and availability.
PO & Financial Controls
- Oversee purchase order review and approval processes.
- Ensure POs align accurately with project budgets and established standards.
- Review deposit requests and ensure compliance with company procedures.
- Partner with Accounting and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve financial accuracy.
- Establish controls that improve purchasing efficiency and accountability.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop the Procurement and Estimating Managers.
- Establish and monitor KPIs, productivity metrics, and performance expectations.
- Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
- Support hiring, performance management, employee development, and retention across both departments.
- Develop Managers into strong, independent problem-solvers and leaders.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee the overall direction and performance of Procurement and Estimating.
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and profitability.
- Regularly evaluate procedures, workflows, forms, reporting, and systems.
- Partner with Operations, Sales, Accounting, HR, IT, and Executive Leadership to resolve issues and improve execution.
- Provide leadership with actionable reporting on departmental performance, productivity, and opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field .
- 10+ years of procurement experience , preferably in construction or multifamily construction.
- 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience .
- Proven success in vendor negotiations, cost reduction, and supplier relationship management.
- Strong understanding of procurement, estimating, budgeting, and construction operations.
- Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
- Exceptional integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and work ethic.
What Success Looks Like
The successful leader will:
- Reduce costs and improve supplier terms.
- Strengthen vendor relationships and purchasing leverage.
- Improve PO, invoice, and budget accuracy.
- Increase Procurement and Estimating productivity.
- Develop strong, accountable Managers and teams.
- Implement scalable processes that improve efficiency and profitability.
- Serve as a trusted strategic partner to Operations and Executive Leadership.
Why Join Us?
Join an incredible company culture where leadership, teamwork, growth, and continuous improvement are valued.
What We Provide:
- Company-issued laptop
- Company-issued cell phone
- Collaborative, growth-oriented environment
- Opportunity to influence company-wide strategy and operational improvement
- Strong commitment to employee development
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