Title: Procurement Director
Location: Morgan City, LA
Work Model: Onsite (relocation possible)
Type: Permanent/ Direct-hire
A client is looking to bring on a Procurement leader to drive contract negotiations and RFP/RFX initiatives for their Supply Chain. This firm is looking for a strategic procurement professional with extensive shipbuilding experience to join their team - this is a great opportunity to join a consistent and successful organization that is looking to continue to develop its structure while valuing personal character and ethics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing and contract negotiation initiatives for company projects.
- Manage subcontracts and material contracts (power engines, steel, machinery components, etc.)
- Manage 5 direct reports, monitoring and developing KPIs and providing mentorship.
- Own supplier relationships at a high level, evaluating proposals and scoring matrices.
- Assist development of pricing catalogue for materials and inventory items.
- Benchmark costs and build long-term supplier relationships.
- Analyze spend data, conduct market research, and identify areas of cost reduction, cost competitiveness, and process improvement.
Qualifications:
- Preference for Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, business administration, supply chain or a related focus.
- Atleast 7 years' experience in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing responsibilities
- Relevant experience in shipbuilding / vessel construction is necessary.
- Previous experience with metal procurement, as well as engines, machinery, equipment,
- Experience with environmental sustainability and reporting
- Subcontract management experience.
- Knowledge of ITAR and DFAR, FAR requirements
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), commercial contract procurement, state contract procurement, and Department of Defense (DoD) procurement requirements is a plus.
If this interests you, apply in!
