Director of Procurement & Estimating

Job ID#: 41696

Director of Procurement & Estimating

Reports To: Vice President of Operations
Direct Reports: Procurement Manager & Estimating Manager
Up to 150K + bonus | fully in office 

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that maximize cost, quality, service, and value.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure best-available pricing and terms.
• Develop rebate programs, freight agreements, extended terms, and other strategic supplier partnerships.
• Centralize procurement across the organization and maintain accurate pricing data.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier trends, pricing, and availability.

PO & Financial Controls

• Oversee purchase order review and approval processes.
• Ensure POs align accurately with project budgets and established standards.
• Review deposit requests and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Partner with Accounting and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve financial accuracy.
• Establish controls that improve purchasing efficiency and accountability.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Procurement and Estimating Managers.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, productivity metrics, and performance expectations.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Support hiring, performance management, employee development, and retention across both departments.
• Develop Managers into strong, independent problem-solvers and leaders.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the overall direction and performance of Procurement and Estimating.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and profitability.
• Regularly evaluate procedures, workflows, forms, reporting, and systems.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Accounting, HR, IT, and Executive Leadership to resolve issues and improve execution.
• Provide leadership with actionable reporting on departmental performance, productivity, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in  Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field .
• 10+ years of procurement experience , preferably in construction or multifamily construction.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience .
• Proven success in vendor negotiations, cost reduction, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong understanding of procurement, estimating, budgeting, and construction operations.
• Experience with ERP systems;  Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Exceptional integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and work ethic.

What Success Looks Like

The successful leader will:

• Reduce costs and improve supplier terms.
• Strengthen vendor relationships and purchasing leverage.
• Improve PO, invoice, and budget accuracy.
• Increase Procurement and Estimating productivity.
• Develop strong, accountable Managers and teams.
• Implement scalable processes that improve efficiency and profitability.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to Operations and Executive Leadership.

Why Join Us?

Join an  incredible company culture where leadership, teamwork, growth, and continuous improvement are valued.

What We Provide:

• Company-issued laptop
• Company-issued cell phone
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment
• Opportunity to influence company-wide strategy and operational improvement
• Strong commitment to employee development

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