IAC · 19 hours ago
Director of Purchasing
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expIAC is a fast-track, high-technology equipment design and fabrication company specializing in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts. The Director of Purchasing provides strategic and operational leadership for IAC’s purchasing function, ensuring alignment with production needs and driving cost control, supplier performance, and scalable purchasing processes.
Industrial EngineeringProduct Design
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the SEP Purchasing Department, ensuring alignment with company objectives, schedules, and cost targets
Establish and maintain purchasing best practices, processes, and controls
Place and manage Purchase Orders (POs) with IAC-approved vendors
Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations
Create and issue POs in GoldMine (transitioning to ERP system)
Distribute POs internally and electronically to vendors
Develop, maintain, and execute Bills of Materials (BOMs) for SEP and Systems jobs
Create and distribute Assembly Pick Lists and Ship-Loose Pick Lists to IAC Warehouse and Fabrication teams
Track material availability and proactively follow up on missing or late components
Communicate material status and exceptions to Fabricators and Production Control
Coordinate with Production Control to align purchasing priorities with production needs
Follow up with vendors on shipment exceptions and delivery commitments
Serve as the primary point of contact for all company vendor price lists
Maintain, update, and distribute vendor price lists internally
Ensure pricing accuracy within purchasing systems and project estimates
Meet with current and prospective vendors to strengthen partnerships
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms
Resolve vendor-related issues including pricing discrepancies, delivery delays, and returns
Evaluate new vendor products and technologies for potential adoption
Coordinate and lead vendor meetings, reviews, and performance discussions
Partner closely with Production Control, Engineering, Warehouse, and Fabrication teams
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to supply chain efficiency, cost reduction, and vendor performance
Develop and execute IAC’s purchasing and procurement strategy aligned with company growth, margin targets, and operational priorities
Establish short- and long-term sourcing strategies for critical materials, fabricated components, and systems-related purchases
Lead cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives in partnership with Engineering, Production, and Finance
Analyze spend data to identify consolidation opportunities, preferred supplier programs, and strategic sourcing initiatives
Own purchasing input into annual budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning processes
Establish and manage supplier performance metrics (OTD, quality, responsiveness, pricing adherence)
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, long lead-time components, and geopolitical or logistics disruptions
Develop contingency plans and alternate sourcing strategies to support uninterrupted production
Lead supplier corrective action processes when performance issues arise
Lead negotiation and execution of supplier agreements, including pricing, lead times, payment terms, and service levels
Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and ethical sourcing standards
Partner with Finance and Legal (as applicable) on contract review, risk exposure, and compliance matters
Serve as purchasing lead for the ERP implementation and ongoing optimization, ensuring accurate item masters, pricing, vendor records, and BOM integrity
Define and maintain purchasing workflows, approval matrices, and delegation of authority
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline purchasing, reduce cycle times, and improve data accuracy
Ensure purchasing documentation, records, and reporting meet internal and external requirements
Lead, mentor, and develop purchasing team members, setting clear expectations and performance goals
Assess staffing needs and support hiring, onboarding, and training of purchasing personnel
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the purchasing function
Business partner to Production Control, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Executives
Provide visibility on material risks, cost trends, supplier performance, and schedule impacts
Support executive decision-making with data-driven insights and purchasing recommendations
Ensure purchasing activities adhere to policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations
Promote responsible sourcing practices and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships
Own end-to-end purchasing outcomes for cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance
Ensure purchasing functions scale effectively with company growth while maintaining operational discipline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
10+ years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or supply chain leadership experience within industrial EPC, OEM, fabrication, or construction-driven environments
Strong background in industrial aftermarket parts, including sourcing and supporting MRO, fabricated components, mechanical systems, and engineered assemblies
Demonstrated EPC industrial purchasing experience, supporting complex, project-based work with tight schedules, evolving BOMs, and long lead-time materials
Proven experience supporting organizations similar in scope and complexity to IAC and Adelphi, including EPC contractors, industrial design/build firms, OEMs, or construction and field services companies
Must have direct, hands-on experience with Spectrum Viewpoint ERP, including purchasing, vendor management, item masters, pricing structures, and BOM workflows
Extensive experience managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineered-to-order systems, and material coordination across multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated success negotiating supplier pricing, lead times, contracts, and commercial terms to drive cost control and schedule adherence
Strong understanding of supplier performance management, including on-time delivery (OTD), quality metrics, corrective action, and risk mitigation
Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing, preferred supplier programs, and cost-reduction/value-engineering initiatives
Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to partner effectively with Engineering, Production Control, Warehouse, Fabrication, Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership
High level of financial and analytical acumen, including spend analysis, forecasting, and budget support
Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and commitment to ethical sourcing and operational excellence
Benefits
401(k) with company match
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Company
IAC
IAC is an integrated EPC company for industrial dust collection, air pollution control, pneumatic conveying, and greenfield turnkey plants.
51-200 employees
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