Director, Procurement

Fargo, ND 58103In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, construction management, or related field
  • 10+ years relevant procurement or contracting experience
  • 5+ years in management and leadership role
  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement strategies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead creation of purchase orders and change orders
  • Establish effective materials delivery processes
  • Monitor purchasing activities to ensure business continuity
  • Direct purchasing activities to align with business goals
  • Build and sustain key supplier relationships for improved performance

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
  • 401(k) plan with company match and ESPP
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Overview

The Director, Procurement is responsible for the management and standardization of all activities involved in purchasing, expediting, and logistics to support operations in ensuring successful project execution. This position will ensure continuous improvement of the related processes, systems, and total cost, driving improvements in department performance including cost reductions, and data driven performance management. The Director will provide transformational leadership to build a best-in-class sourcing department that directly impacts company performance and profitability.

Location and Travel Details: This is a remote position, which can be based anywhere in the U.S. This position supports our business across the United States. This position will have up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

  • Lead and support creation of all purchase orders, change orders, and supporting activities for all purchased materials
  • Establish effective processes and systems of delivery dates for all materials in accordance with the schedule
    • Develop and enhance supply chain productivity and operational processes, implementing industry standard approaches for forecasting, purchasing, risk mitigation, and vendor management.
  • Monitor purchasing surface area to reduce the impact of disruptions and ensure business continuity of the function
  • Direct purchasing activities, working closely with upstream stakeholders and vendors, to effectively align and meet business goals
  • Build and sustain relationships with key suppliers to drive down costs, improve quality and service levels that drive supplier performance against operational metrics
  • Manage capital requests and functional budget to include planning and forecasting activities for expense and headcount
  • Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders for purchasing activities, maintaining clear lines of sight for such stakeholders and the services provided by the department
  • Plan and direct policies and procedures for purchasing goods and services
  • Support negotiations of supplier and vendor contracts and service agreements
  • Audit purchase orders and change orders for accuracy and compliance with company guidelines
  • Negotiate supplier and vendor contracts and service agreements
  • Oversee purchasing sources for services, equipment, and supplies
  • Review, analyze, and monitor vendor/subcontractor quotes and bids
  • Maintain updated knowledge of market status and current rates for goods and services
  • Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
  • Ensure contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule
  • Manage the establishment and/or monitoring of procurement goals
  • Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate or insufficient to support business
  • Maintain knowledge of all market conditions that may impact the company and advise of trends and the potential impacts
  • Work collaboratively with management to coordinate supplier selection, credit and terms, track supplier performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation
  • Direct requisitions and purchase orders for materials
  • Collaborate and work closely with procurement leadership on process, strategies, and overall department process improvements
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, construction management, or related field
  • 10+ years relevant procurement or contracting experience, at least 5 years ina a management and leadership role


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or other continuous improvement strategies
  • Excellent customer service skills, ability to influence and lead employees, internal partners, and external vendors
  • Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards
  • Ability to think strategically and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of Company's offerings (solutions, products, and services)
  • Excellent collaboration and written/verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of best practice and benchmarking function to industry norms
  • Excellent knowledge of contract administration and procurement practices
  • Excellent knowledge of purchasing, goods deliveries, and demand planning practices
  • Ability to interact with all levels within the organization, client, and suppliers to provide information necessary to obtain and complete a project
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time


Working Environment:

  • When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
  • This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises


Physical Demands:

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing
  • Compensation $163,000 - $213,000 / year, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan


Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [redacted]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in [redacted].com or [redacted].icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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