Genesee & Wyoming Inc. · 8 hours ago
Director, Mechanical Procurement
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expGenesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a Director of Mechanical Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management activities across its mechanical operations. This role involves balancing long-term sourcing strategies with day-to-day execution and governance, ensuring optimal supplier performance and procurement operations.
Freight ServiceRailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
In coordination with Procurement and Mechanical regional and railroad leadership, develop and execute category strategies for mechanical spend, including railcar components, locomotive components, MRO materials, outsourced repairs, and mechanical facility services
Lead supplier sourcing activities including RFPs, RFQs, negotiations, and contract award recommendations
Identify and drive cost optimization, value creation, and risk mitigation initiatives aligned with mechanical reliability and operational uptime
Establish sourcing strategies that balance short-term operational needs with long‑-term‑ supply continuity and total cost of ownership
Serve as the primary commercial liaison for mechanical suppliers
Lead supplier performance management, including cost, quality, delivery, service, and compliance metrics
Manage contract lifecycle activities, including contract development, renewals, amendments, and enforcement of commercial terms
Identify and address supplier risks related to capacity, quality, financial stability, and regulatory compliance
As a procurement systems expert, provide oversight and support for requisition and purchase order processing, including:
Review, correction, and finalization of requisitions and POs
Ensuring pricing accuracy, contractual alignment, and policy compliance
Resolving issues that could delay material availability or services
Identifying, addressing, and/or troubleshooting procurement system-related issues
Act as the escalation point for complex or high-‑impact procurement issues affecting mechanical operations
Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues tied to mechanical spend
Serve as the recognized internal expert on mechanical procurement, supplier markets, and commercial best practices
Serve as an internal expert and resource in addressing procurement system issues, concerns, and training needs
Partner closely with Mechanical leaders at the regional and railroad level to understand and address demand drivers, maintenance strategies, emerging needs, and supplier/supply chain deficiencies
Provide cross-functional support, guidance, and mentorship to procurement staff
Support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal controls related to procurement activities
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, tools, and controls related to mechanical sourcing and purchasing
Ensure consistent application of procurement policies and governance standards
Support enhancements to ERP, sourcing, or contract management systems as they relate to mechanical procurement and procurement processes more broadly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field or a minimum of seven years of related procurement and/or supply chain experience, preferably in support of mechanical operations in the rail industry
Company
Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
G&W owns or leases more than 100 freight railroads throughout North America with 4,000 employees serving 2,000 customers over more than 13,000 track miles.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.3B2024-04-19Debt Financing· $4B
2020-08-03Post Ipo Equity· $10M
2019-07-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Thomas D. Savage
Chief Financial Officer
Michael E. Williams
Vice President of Corporate Communications
Recent News
2025-11-11
2025-09-27
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