Job Director, Purchasing Process & Compliance

Director, Procurement

The Director, Procurement is responsible for the management and standardization of all activities involved in purchasing, expediting, and logistics to support operations in ensuring successful project execution. This position will ensure continuous improvement of the related processes, systems, and total cost, driving improvements in department performance including cost reductions, and data driven performance management. The Director will provide transformational leadership to build a best-in-class sourcing department that directly impacts company performance and profitability.

This is a remote position, which can be based anywhere in the U.S. This position supports our business across the United States. This position will have up to 50% travel.

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyonefrom interns to executivesto share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and support creation of all purchase orders, change orders, and supporting activities for all purchased materials
• Establish effective processes and systems of delivery dates for all materials in accordance with the schedule
• Develop and enhance supply chain productivity and operational processes, implementing industry standard approaches for forecasting, purchasing, risk mitigation, and vendor management.
• Monitor purchasing surface area to reduce the impact of disruptions and ensure business continuity of the function
• Direct purchasing activities, working closely with upstream stakeholders and vendors, to effectively align and meet business goals
• Build and sustain relationships with key suppliers to drive down costs, improve quality and service levels that drive supplier performance against operational metrics
• Manage capital requests and functional budget to include planning and forecasting activities for expense and headcount
• Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders for purchasing activities, maintaining clear lines of sight for such stakeholders and the services provided by the department
• Plan and direct policies and procedures for purchasing goods and services
• Support negotiations of supplier and vendor contracts and service agreements
• Audit purchase orders and change orders for accuracy and compliance with company guidelines
• Negotiate supplier and vendor contracts and service agreements
• Oversee purchasing sources for services, equipment, and supplies
• Review, analyze, and monitor vendor/subcontractor quotes and bids
• Maintain updated knowledge of market status and current rates for goods and services
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
• Ensure contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule
• Manage the establishment and/or monitoring of procurement goals
• Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate or insufficient to support business
• Maintain knowledge of all market conditions that may impact the company and advise of trends and the potential impacts
• Work collaboratively with management to coordinate supplier selection, credit and terms, track supplier performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation
• Direct requisitions and purchase orders for materials
• Collaborate and work closely with procurement leadership on process, strategies, and overall department process improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, construction management, or related field
• 10+ years relevant procurement or contracting experience, at least 5 years in a management and leadership role

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or other continuous improvement strategies
• Excellent customer service skills, ability to influence and lead employees, internal partners, and external vendors
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards
• Ability to think strategically and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Company's offerings (solutions, products, and services)
• Excellent collaboration and written/verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of best practice and benchmarking function to industry norms
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration and procurement practices
• Excellent knowledge of purchasing, goods deliveries, and demand planning practices
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization, client, and suppliers to provide information necessary to obtain and complete a project
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Working Environment:

• When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

Physical Demands:

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $163,000 - $213,000 / year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

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