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The Encompass Group lists this Director of Procurement (Caldwell) opportunity in caldwell, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Procurement
Location: Caldwell, New Jersey
Lead Procurement Strategy for a Growing Construction Organization
We are seeking an experienced Director of Procurement to lead and optimize our procurement and supply chain operations. This executive-level role will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, driving cost savings, and ensuring material availability across the organization.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in construction industry procurement, a proven ability to lead teams, and a track record of delivering measurable savings and operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute company-wide procurement strategies that reduce material costs and improve profitability
Negotiate supplier agreements, contracts, and rebate programs
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers
Standardize materials and purchasing processes across the organization
Drive purchasing efficiencies and reduce emergency procurement activity
Oversee inventory planning and optimization to ensure material availability while controlling carrying costs
Analyze procurement performance, supplier metrics, and spending trends to support data-driven decisions
Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team
Collaborate with executive leadership to align procurement initiatives with business objectives
Success Metrics
Annual procurement cost savings
Purchase price variance improvements
Preferred vendor utilization exceeding 95%
Emergency purchases below 3%
On-time supplier delivery exceeding 98%
Inventory turns greater than 8x annually
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
10+ years of procurement and supply chain experience
5+ years of leadership or management experience
Construction industry procurement experience strongly preferred
Experience negotiating large-scale supplier agreements
Strong ERP, reporting, and procurement analytics experience
Proven ability to implement strategic sourcing initiatives and drive measurable results
Compensation & Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership and influence company-wide strategy
Stable, growing organization with long-term career growth potential
Apply Today!
If you are a strategic procurement leader with construction industry expertise and a passion for driving operational excellence, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity.
Worksite address
caldwell, NJ, 07007, US
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