Director of Purchasing

Job Description

Our staffing agency is partnering with a leading mechanical contracting firm to identify a strategic and experienced Director of Purchasing. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing procurement operations, developing supplier relationships, and driving purchasing strategies that align with organizational goals for quality, cost, and efficiency.

Location : Pleasanton, CA + travel 15-20% to regional branch offices from the primary location.

Pay : $133k-$172k / annually

Schedule : Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead all procurement-related functions including purchasing, subcontracting, vendor management, tool cribs, fabrication shops, facility management, and capital expenditures.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and team engagement.
• Hold signature authority for purchase orders, subcontracts, and capital expenditure contracts.
• Review and negotiate subcontract agreements, including non-union requests and bond documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers across markets.
• Collaborate with business unit managers to align purchasing strategies with operational needs.
• Monitor and report on productivity KPIs for project buyers.
• Conduct regular meetings with direct reports to address issues, guide strategy, and ensure ethical supplier practices.
• Prepare quarterly reports for executive leadership detailing procurement challenges, cost impacts, and recovery plans.
• Manage supplier performance, mitigate delays, and resolve billing disputes.
• Stay informed on commodity markets and material demand trends to optimize cost positions.

Qualifications :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.