Director of Purchasing/Procurement Heavy Civil Construction

Director of Purchasing / Procurement Heavy Civil Construction

A leading infrastructure and heavy civil construction firm is seeking an experienced Purchasing Director to lead its corporate procurement function. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing strategic purchasing operations across materials, equipment, subcontracts, and temporary facilities for multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects.

If you're a seasoned construction professional with deep procurement knowledge, strong vendor relationships, and a passion for process improvement, this is your opportunity to drive sourcing strategy and cost savings at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all corporate procurement functions across construction projects, inventory, and support operations
• Manage and mentor the Purchasing Department team, setting clear goals and KPIs
• Develop and implement procurement policies and systems that support compliance, cost control, and schedule alignment
• Drive early procurement planning in collaboration with preconstruction and project management
• Review technical drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy prior to vendor solicitations
• Lead negotiations of all major purchases and subcontracts to ensure best value, quality, and delivery performance
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, subcontractors, and manufacturers to leverage buying power and reduce risk
• Oversee subcontractor/vendor prequalificationevaluating financial health, safety record, and capabilities
• Resolve procurement-related issues such as delays, quality deficiencies, or urgent orders in real-time
• Monitor purchasing trends and identify cost-saving or process-improvement opportunities
• Provide forecasting, cash flow projections, buyout tracking, and executive-level reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• 15+ years of progressive procurement experience in the heavy civil or large-scale commercial construction sector
• Strong understanding of construction logistics, scopes, methods, and procurement risk
• Demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performing purchasing teams
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills, with a proven ability to drive savings and improve delivery timelines
• Knowledge of construction contract law and regulatory compliance requirements
• Comfortable interfacing with executives, legal counsel, estimators, and field leaders
• High integrity, strong judgment, and commitment to corporate social responsibility and ethical business practices

What You'll Gain

• Executive-level visibility and influence within one of the region's most well-respected infrastructure firms
• Competitive compensation with strong benefits and retirement package
• Strategic autonomy and support to lead procurement transformation
• A values-driven, safety-first organization with a strong culture of operational excellence

Lead with strategy. Build with precision.

If you're ready to lead a purchasing organization that supports complex civil infrastructure work, let's talk. Our clients are equal opportunity employers that recognize the value of a diverse workforce. They ensure a workplace that supports and encourages creativity, professional growth and a company culture that promotes diversity, inclusion and overall employee health and well-being. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.