Director of Purchasing and Procurement – Civil Construction

Ajulia Executive Search; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized executive search firm is seeking a Director of Purchasing and Procurement for civil construction projects. The role involves overseeing material purchasing and managing contracts to optimize costs and efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, along with over 15 years of experience in heavy civil construction and leadership in procurement. Strong knowledge of supply chain processes is essential. This position offers the opportunity to influence procurement strategies and enhance organizational success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, emphasizing procurement.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in strategic planning.
• Ability to manage time effectively and deliver results in high-pressure environments.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, manage time effectively, and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing of materials and equipment for construction projects.
• Manage pricing, delivery, and credit terms while securing high-value agreements.
• Develop and enforce procurement policies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with project leadership, estimating, legal, and executive teams to support organizational goals.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure long-term value and competitive advantage.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Supply chain knowledge

Supply chain

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Related field

Job description

Director of Purchasing and Procurement – Civil Construction

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The role oversees purchasing of materials, equipment, subcontracts, and temporary facilities for construction projects and inventory. The incumbent manages pricing, delivery, and credit terms while securing high‑value agreements to maximize cost efficiency. They develop and enforce procurement policies to align purchasing activities with project schedules and corporate objectives, work closely with project leadership, estimating, legal, and executive teams to support organizational goals, and cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure long‑term value and competitive advantage.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• Over 15 years of advancing experience in heavy civil construction across procurement, project management, and estimating.
• Extensive leadership background encompassing strategic planning and organizational direction.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes, best practices, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, manage time effectively, and deliver results in fast‑paced environments.

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey‑based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches across multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.