Mastec Inc

Director, Procurement

Mastec Inc$163K — $213K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, construction management, or related field
  • 10+ years of procurement or contracting experience, including 5 years in a management role
  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement strategies
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of contract administration and procurement practices

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation of purchase orders and support activities for materials
  • Establish processes for ensuring timely delivery of materials
  • Monitor purchasing activities to mitigate disruptions and ensure business continuity
  • Build relationships with suppliers to improve costs, quality, and service levels
  • Manage capital requests and functional budgets, including forecasting
  • Negotiate supplier contracts and service agreements
  • Conduct audits of purchasing to ensure compliance with guidelines

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare & dependent care
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Bereavement Leave
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance options
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.

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 [email protected]. 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 @mastec.com or @talent.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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About Mastec Inc

MasTec is an infrastructure engineering and construction company that serves the utility, communications, and government industries. The company is specialized in the engineering, building, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of energy, utility, and communications infrastructure, including electrical utility transmission and distribution; power generation; natural gas and petroleum pipelines; wireless, wireline, and satellite communications; wind and solar farms; and water and sewer systems. MasTec was founded in 1994 and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.

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Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$322.8 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+9.1%
Revenue
$6.3 billion
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