Director of Purchasing

We are one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

 

 

Job Title:         Director of Purchasing (Construction / Mechanical)

Location:         Baltimore, Maryland 21227 

Reports to:      Senior Vice President, Preconstruction

FLSA Status:    Full-Time / Exempt

Work Shift:      8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. / Mon. – Fri.  (Not a Remote Position)

 

 

 

SUMMARY

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Strategic Leadership

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management or a related field (required).
• 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with construction or mechanical contracting required
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and large-scale spend
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and supplier negotiations at scale
• Strong understanding of project-based procurement environments
• Excellent financial, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems
• Deep knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, plumbing).
• Strong understanding of construction documents, codes, and industry standards.
• Strong familiarity with construction contract structures, risk allocation, and industry standards.
• Excellent negotiation, mathematical, and analytical skills.

 

 

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Negotiation and relationship management
• Financial acumen and analytical skills
• Problem-solving and attention to detailPrior in house experience with a general contractor, construction manager, or large specialty contractor.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel). Advanced end-user of Excel.
• Working knowledge of purchasing software a plus.

 

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Practical, business oriented preconstruction judgment
• Ability to balance supply chain risks with operational realities
• Ability to manage high volume, high value purchasing deliverables under tight deadlines
• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding dissemination of sensitive and confidential information.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work well in a team oriented work environment and flexibility to take on added responsibilities when department demands present with additional work load.
• Must demonstrate professional self discipline and initiative in performing work, attention to detail and committed to performing work within specified deadlines.
• Must prioritize and organize work in a fast paced multi-tasking environment.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values and safety culture. 

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

 

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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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