GrayWolf · 20 hours ago
Director of Purchasing
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expGrayWolf is seeking a Director of Purchasing to oversee procurement operations for industrial construction projects. This leadership role involves managing procurement strategies, vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance while driving process improvements and team development.
CommercialConstructionIndustrial
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the company’s procurement strategy, aligning purchasing activities with project requirements, budgets, and schedules
Develop and implement standardized policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency
Drive procurement process improvements and support the ongoing Oracle ERP system implementation
Provide direction to purchasing managers and agents; evaluate performance and support team development
Oversee end-to-end procurement for industrial construction projects, including bid solicitation, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase execution
Support complex procurement of subcontractor services, including scope evaluation, technical analysis, and terms and conditions
Ensure compliance with company financial, legal, and quality assurance requirements
Interface regularly with SVPs, Project Management, Finance, and Legal to ensure alignment on key priorities and project milestones
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors across relevant trades
Identify and qualify new vendors; evaluate vendor performance, pricing trends, capacity, and reliability
Provide real-time market intelligence and pricing forecasts to internal stakeholders for budgeting and estimating
Support ongoing cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives across procurement categories
Foster a self-starting, change-driven, and collaborative team culture
Lead the procurement team in executing against project needs while continuously improving systems and processes
Provide guidance on conflict resolution, procurement escalations, and high-value contract negotiations
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive procurement experience in the industrial construction sector including technical buying of services (civil, structural, mechanical, piping, E&I, concrete, etc.)
Proven success managing end-to-end procurement processes and teams
Experience negotiating complex contracts and service agreements
Deep understanding of procurement best practices, vendor management, material logistics, and contract law
Experience working in environments with compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, LEED)
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems
Bluebeam PDF, procurement tracking platforms, and scheduling software
Valid driver's license and acceptable insurance required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, or related field
Existing relationships with GrayWolf's vendor/supplier base
Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems
Company
GrayWolf
Founded in 1978 under the legacy banner Horn Industrial, GrayWolf is a multi-discipline, self-performing contractor with three divisions: Industrial Construction, Structural Steel, and Modular.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-10-17
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