Director of Strategic Procurement (Construction)

Elmington; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmington Construction in Nashville, TN seeks a Director of Procurement to oversee contracting, buyout, and cost management for residential and commercial projects. You will design and implement long-term sourcing strategies, build senior-level supplier partnerships, and lead a procurement team to meet budgetary targets and project schedules.

The role requires deep experience in construction purchasing, contract negotiations, and team leadership, with a focus on value engineering and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering preferred.
• 10+ years purchasing experience in construction industry.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts with legal counsel.
• Experience designing and implementing long-term sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees contracting and buyout for all projects.
• Manages buyout/contracting process and train procurement teams.
• Develops purchasing objectives, policies, and performance standards.
• Coordinate with project teams to align site logistics with contracts.
• Lead negotiations and coordinate with legal counsel on subcontract templates.

Skills

Market trends

Sourcing strategy

Vendor relationships

Contract negotiations

Team leadership

Procurement processes

Communication

Time management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Excel

Job description

Elmington Construction in Nashville, TN seeks a Director of Procurement to oversee contracting, buyout, and cost management for residential and commercial projects. You will design and implement long-term sourcing strategies, build senior-level supplier partnerships, and lead a procurement team to meet budgetary targets and project schedules.

The role requires deep experience in construction purchasing, contract negotiations, and team leadership, with a focus on value engineering and risk