Director of Procurement in Charlotte, North Carolina

Posted 10/12/23

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

Private commercial maintenance HVAC contractor in the United States
Private-equity backed and growing fast both through organic growth and strategic acquisitions
Operates 30 business units locations across the USA which operate under a co-branded strategy, where the local name is dominant.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
Competitive benefits

LOCATION:

Charlotte, NC

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:

Develop short and long-term procurement strategies for optimal services and operations, assess risks, and manage the vendor platform to achieve optimal inventory and supply.
Execute contract negotiation and manage purchasing policies for materials, equipment, and supplies that are required for the organization.
Ensure the efficient, timely, and cost-effective delivery of key materials and equipment.
Develop and deploy ERP and System tools to forecast and manage an efficient purchasing model.
Develop and lead multi-unit team to optimize company ERP system resulting in an efficient order and fulfillment process.
Manage RFP authoring and all aspects of the proposal/bidding.
Centralize vendor management, restructure master agreements, and manage RFP process.
Establish and implement procurement standards, track progress, and analyze/forecast data to ensure vendor and business performance.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to improve efficiency and performance of the supply chain.
Lead procurement projects and deliver on-time and on-budget.
Develop a national sourcing & production strategy and vendor matrix appropriate for all equipment, materials, and supply lines.
Integrate systems and policies effectively utilizing ERP to support enterprise-wide initiatives.
Provide consultative bottoms-up budget planning and savings projections to leadership and business partners across the enterprise.
Develop systems in conjunction with key vendor partners to establish internal requisition and purchasing systems, maintenance systems and logistics systems.
Develop and establish entire supply chain including contract negotiations with suppliers for ingredients, packaging, logistics, and manufacturing co-packers.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS:

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience
Experience in strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for a department in collaboration with senior management.
Proven ability to perform complex tasks and establish policies, processes and procedures.
In-depth knowledge of procurement concepts, supply chain management, and financial analysis
Strong negotiating and vendor management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to execute in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
Excellent collaboration and teambuilding skills.