Procurement Director

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Oversee division-level procurement operations.
• Execute procurement strategies with high levels of collaboration and buy-in from construction peers to ensure alignment with overall project goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Create and manage a comprehensive house cost budget and plan; manage budget accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage startup strategy meetings to contribute to the successful launch of new communities, providing valuable input and ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
• Provide oversight and input on procurement-related items to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned with project objectives.
• Forecast short-term/long-term risk and cost opportunities through the project tracker tool and implement strategies to meet commitments.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce complexity and improve margins through streamlined procurement processes and effective cost management strategies.
• Drive vendor performance through regular VIP meetings, site walks, and the development of sustainable vendor partnerships to ensure high-quality and reliable vendor performance.
• Demonstrate confidence and capability in written and verbal presentations, adjusting content and scope for different types of audiences to ensure effective communication.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners at both ownership and management levels to execute on sourcing strategies and ensure effective collaboration, partnership, and cost efficiency.
• Attract, recruit, hire, and develop a highly capable procurement team, fostering a strong team culture and a positive work environment.
• Manage and develop other Procurement team members to drive optimal performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Career Level (M5)

Organizational Impact:

• Recommends operational plans and strategies that will directly impact the achievement of overall department results.
• Directs the execution of strategies established by senior leadership. Establishes operational plans for job area with short to mid-term impact on results (e.g., 1 – 2 Years).
• Work requires a high degree of responsibility for resources, and frequently influences business decisions made by senior leadership.
• Typically has budget accountability for the department or sub-function.

Leadership & Talent Management: 

• Manages a department or smaller sub-function which includes multiple teams led by managers and/or supervisors.
• Responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for department/sub-function to ensure availability of human capital necessary to accomplish departmental goals.
• Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Requires deep management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project or program teams or manage across multiple sub-functions.
• Typically has mastery within a specific technical discipline/area or broad expertise across multiple related disciplines.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8-10 years prior relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Proven expertise in procurement systems, financial analysis, and supplier management.
• Advanced negotiation skills and ability to drive outcomes in complex supplier partnerships.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to identify market trends and anticipate challenges.
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities to develop high-performing teams.
• Effective collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to execute continuous improvement initiatives and lead organizational change.
• In-depth knowledge of construction materials, trade practices, and industry regulations.

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.

• ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Not applicable