Director, Procurement

Summary

Join CRB as the Director of Procurement, a remote position requiring an energetic and innovative individual to provide subject matter expertise and drive operational excellence across procurement operations. You will support companywide procurement operations through development and continuous improvement and standardization of systems, procedures, and tools. This role involves consulting with regional procurement teams, developing corporate procurement procedures, managing prequalification processes, and mentoring regional procurement managers. You will also benchmark market analysis, develop training programs, establish account management programs, and directly engage in procurement activities. The position requires significant experience in construction subcontracting, capital equipment procurement, and team leadership within the pharmaceutical and/or food and beverage industry.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in construction subcontracting
• 10 years of experience in capital equipment procurement
• 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical and / or food and beverage industry
• 5 years of experience leading teams

Responsibilities

• Consult with regional procurement teams to oversee procurement operations across multiple regions in the continental US
• Develop and maintain corporate procurement procedures, systems and tools
• Manage and continuously improve corporate prequalification processes for construction subcontractors and equipment vendors
• Manage and continuously improve contract terms and conditions and other procurement document-package content
• Mentor/ support regional procurement managers in resolving terms and conditions with subcontractors and equipment vendors
• Consult legal and operations groups as needed to support companywide procurement operations
• Benchmark ongoing market analysis and trending
• Develop and lead procurement-centric training programs for procurement staff, project teams and other stakeholders
• Establish and lead account management programs for key subcontractors and equipment suppliers
• Support proposals and sales presentations by providing procurement content and representing CRB in client interviews
• Directly engage in procurement activities 10% - 20% to sustain direct insight into the requirements of the business

Preferred Qualifications

• On-site construction project experience a plus
• Thorough knowledge of contract and purchase order terms and conditions
• Deep understanding of contracts risk and risk management
• Familiarity with major equipment vendors and subcontractors in the pharmaceutical and / or food and beverage industries
• Working knowledge of procurement software and web-based platforms
• Aptitude for developing systems, procedures and tools
• Strong leadership, verbal and written communications and organizational skills
• Advanced computer skills required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook) and Dynamics 365
• Works well under pressure with the ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs