Director of Procurement
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Job purpose

The primary responsibility of the Director of Procurement is to oversee the enterprise-

wide procurement by developing a strategic approach to the corporate procurement and

material management processes for the purchase of direct materials, equipment and

services. Through collaborative communication between facilities and in coordination

with each General Manager and their leadership team and our existing and potential

suppliers, this person will review and revise current policies and procedures, continue

items that have worked, and recommend new programs to lead Conrad forward to

reduce project risk and cost.

This position is part of the Procurement department and reports to the VP/CFO.

Responsibilities

Organizational and Strategic Planning

Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with

Conrad Industries' overall business objectives.

Fulfill the role of procurement and materials management subject matter expert

(SME) by advising management and all personnel involved in sourcing,

purchasing, and materials management.

Conduct market research and identify new supplier opportunities to enhance cost

competitiveness and quality.

Analyze spending data and identify areas for cost reduction and process

improvement.

Establish and maintain robust supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and

terms to maximize value.

Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain

disruptions.

Manage procurement budgets and ensure compliance with company policies and

regulations.

Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in procurement, continuously

improving the department's effectiveness.

Lead the development and implementation of procurement technology solutions. Stay abreast of all critical leading indices and current events, which provide

indications of potential market shortages, surpluses, and other movements for

which to hedge against or leverage.

Work with the Senior Management Team and General Managers to develop

annual Procurement goals and objectives.

Identify continuous improvement initiatives to improve material, equipment and

service quality, reduce cycle times, risk, and cost in support of the company's

profitability goals.

Annually analyze approved vendors to ensure the right level of contingency for

each critical material, equipment, and service is covered and vendors with quality

and/or performance issues are managed appropriately.

Operational:

Oversee all aspects of the procurement process, from sourcing and negotiation

to order placement and delivery.

Manage a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance, training, and

performance evaluation.

Establish and enforce quality standards for all purchased materials and services.

Manage and optimize inventory levels to minimize carrying costs while ensuring

sufficient stock for production.

Communicate with the leadership of engineering, program management,

estimating, project management and operations to ensure smooth supply chain

operations.

Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement

costs, lead times, and quality.

Prepare and present reports on procurement activities and performance to the

VP/CFO and senior management.

Lead by example, encourage, promote and expect a strong safety culture from all

co-workers.

Assume full leadership responsibility for all procurement and material

management systems and compliance to all company policies, procedures and

related federal and state laws.

Provide input/advise, as requested, on procurement and materials management

training for Conrad employees.

Participate in any supplier source inspections and audits as required.

Support business development with all procurement related bid action items.

Be a resource to the Client and their operations leadership to support their project

material cost control success. Perform other duties as assigned

Expectations

Candidate must be

willing and able to wear all required PPE and adhere to all safety policies and

procedures.

willing to take complete personal accountability and responsibility for the

operations with area(s) of responsibility.

committed to conducting all duties in the best interest of Conrad by upholding its

core values.

capable of being self-directed with little oversight and instill confidence in Conrad

management, customers, suppliers, and any applicable state and federal

regulatory agencies that all procurement responsibilities are being managed

effectively and efficiently.

capable of communicating verbally one-on-one or in a group at the craft and

management levels to concisely convey critical procurement related information.

able to analyze risks related to safety, environment, legal, cost, and Conrad's

image as part of the decision making process.

willing to accept feedback, constructive criticism, and direction regarding the

responsibilities of this role and individual performance.

proficient in compiling business/technical reports.

able to develop, maintain, strengthen and promote internal and external

customer relationships in order to provide support that meets internal customers'

requirements married with internal management system policies and procedures

conformance and external state and federal law compliance requirements.

able to supervise, train and mentor team.

Skills and Abilities

Strong negotiation skills for working with vendors and suppliers

Strong conflict management capabilities while maintaining a professional

composure and position that engineering and customer requirements must be

met every time all of the time.

Intimate familiarity of and capability to interpret customer specifications,

engineering drawings, purchase technical specifications, and state and federal

laws.

Excellent organizational skills with a mastery of time management in order to

juggle competing priorities.

Teamwork oriented. Excellent communication skills, including active listening.

Possess the mathematical ability to perform basic business related calculations

and statistical analysis.

Able to grasp the current state of a situation, understand the required future state

and research and problem solve to determine the best solution.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Intermediate level capabilities with Microsoft Office programs and pdf reader.

Working knowledge of Oracle ERP systems, Project Management software and

Sharepoint,

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement management, with a proven and

progressive track record of success in a manufacturing environment.

Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in procurement software and systems.

Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and cost reduction strategies.

Strong financial acumen and understanding of cost accounting principles.

Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), commercial

contract procurement, state contract procurement, and Department of Defense

(DoD) procurement requirements is a plus.

Working knowledge of international shipping concepts covered by INCOTERMS.

APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified

Supply Chain Management (CSCP) certification is a plus.

Knowledge of ITAR and DFAR, FAR requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or

related field, preferred but not required