Director of Procurement
Blue Mountain Construction ServicesMust be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Blue Mountain Construction Services in Vacaville, CA, has an Immediate opening for a Director of Procurement. JOB SUMMARY The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading and managing the company's procurement strategy, purchasing operations, supplier relationships, and material sourcing activities. This position ensures the company obtains the right products, equipment, and materials at the best overall value while maintaining quality, availability, delivery, and compliance standards. The Director of Procurement will develop and implement procurement strategies that support the company's operational and financial objectives, negotiate favorable pricing and terms with vendors, establish strong supplier partnerships, and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve purchasing efficiency. This role will work closely with Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Sales, Service, Installation, and Executive Leadership to ensure materials are available when needed while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and minimizing unnecessary spending. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Incumbent must have the skills, ability, and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation: Procurement Strategy & Leadership Develop and implement a company-wide procurement strategy aligned with business objectives. Establish purchasing policies, procedures, approval processes, and internal controls. Lead and manage the procurement function and purchasing team. Establish procurement KPIs and regularly report results to executive leadership. Identify opportunities to consolidate purchases and leverage company-wide buying power. Develop annual procurement goals, budgets, and cost-reduction initiatives. Continuously evaluate purchasing processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency. Vendor & Supplier Management Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and maintain relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers. Negotiate pricing, rebates, payment terms, freight arrangements, warranties, and other contractual terms. Establish preferred vendor programs and strategic supplier partnerships. Monitor vendor performance related to pricing, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and service. Conduct regular supplier reviews and negotiate improvements when performance does not meet expectations. Maintain competitive bidding processes for significant purchases. Develop contingency suppliers for critical materials and products to minimize operational disruptions. Cost Management Develop and execute cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality or operational requirements. Monitor market pricing and industry trends to identify purchasing opportunities. Analyze purchasing data to identify spending patterns, price variances, and savings opportunities. Establish appropriate purchasing thresholds and approval requirements. Track and report procurement savings and cost avoidance. Ensure purchases comply with approved budgets and company policies. Inventory & Materials Management Partner with Warehouse and Operations leadership to establish appropriate inventory levels and reorder points. Monitor inventory availability, turnover, shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete materials. Develop strategies to reduce stockouts while minimizing excess inventory. Coordinate purchasing forecasts based on operational demand and business needs. Improved purchasing process efficiency Increased compliance with purchasing procedures Improved supplier quality and responsiveness Accurate forecasting and material availability Achievement of annual procurement goals KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations, Finance, or a related field; equivalent exp…