Head of Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain

High Country Search Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Search Group is partnering with a growing services organization to identify a Head of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain. This executive will lead a company-wide supply chain strategy across geographically distributed projects, centralizing purchasing, consolidating spend, and strengthening supplier relationships.

The role requires 10–15+ years in strategic sourcing and a hands-on leader who can build and scale a supply chain function in construction, utilities, or related sectors.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive supply chain or strategic sourcing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success building or significantly scaling a supply chain function in construction, utilities, infrastructure, or related business.
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar spending portfolios and negotiating complex vendor and subcontractor agreements.
• 5+ years of experience directly managing, developing, and scaling supply chain teams.
• Construction industry experience, with understanding of project purchasing requirements and field operating needs.
• Familiarity with utility construction materials, terminology, supplier markets, and subcontractor relationships is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise ERP platforms, supply chain software, and data analytics tools.
• Experience establishing supply chain policies, internal financial controls, contract standards, and supplier risk-management practices.
• Executive-level negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to connect sourcing decisions to cost performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise supply chain strategy aligned with priorities and growth plans.
• Build a centralized purchasing model that accommodates regional and project-specific requirements.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate material, service, and subcontractor spending.
• Lead negotiations with key vendors and subcontractors to balance cost, quality, and reliability.
• Analyze spending patterns and market conditions to identify savings opportunities.
• Partner with Operations to anticipate purchasing needs and support uninterrupted project execution.
• Establish supplier qualification standards and contract documentation requirements.
• Hire, coach, and develop the supply chain team with clear goals and expectations.
• Work with Finance to strengthen purchasing controls and reporting.
• Improve ERP utilization and supply chain workflows for accurate reporting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Data analytics

ERP systems

Vendor management

Team development

Tools

ERP software

Job description

High Country Search is partnering with a growing services organization supporting complex projects across multiple markets. The business combines an entrepreneurial culture with a focus on operational discipline, customer service, and scalable processes. Leaders have meaningful visibility and the opportunity to shape how the organization operates as it grows. The team values ownership, practical problem-solving, collaboration, and consistent execution.

Position Summary:

The Head of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain will lead the development and execution of a company-wide supply chain strategy across a geographically distributed construction business. This role will centralize purchasing, consolidate material and subcontractor spending, strengthen supplier relationships, and establish the systems and processes needed to support continued growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on executive who has built or significantly scaled a supply chain function in construction, utilities, infrastructure, or a related environment. You will partner closely with executive leadership, Finance, and Operations to improve purchasing decisions, manage supplier risk, develop the supply chain team, and deliver measurable financial results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an enterprise supply chain strategy aligned with operational priorities, financial objectives, and growth plans.
• Build a centralized purchasing model that leverages company-wide spending while maintaining flexibility for regional and project-specific requirements.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate material, service, and subcontractor spending to improve pricing, commercial terms, and supplier performance.
• Lead negotiations with key vendors and subcontractors, establishing agreements that balance cost, quality, capacity, and reliability.
• Analyze spending patterns, market conditions, and internal usage data to identify savings opportunities and guide sourcing decisions.
• Partner with Operations to anticipate purchasing needs, address supply constraints, and support uninterrupted project execution.
• Establish alternative sourcing strategies and contingency plans for critical materials and services.
• Work closely with Finance to strengthen purchasing controls, spending visibility, savings reporting, and financial accountability.
• Improve supply chain workflows and ERP utilization to support efficient purchasing, accurate reporting, and consistent execution.
• Establish supplier qualification standards, contract documentation requirements, insurance verification processes, and supply chain compliance practices.
• Hire, coach, and develop the supply chain team, setting clear goals and expectations for responsiveness, analytical rigor, and collaboration.
• Build strong relationships across regional operations and executive leadership to support adoption of purchasing standards and continuous improvement.

Education and Qualifications::

• 10–15+ years of progressive supply chain or strategic sourcing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success building or significantly scaling a supply chain function within a high-growth construction, utility, infrastructure, or related business.
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar spending portfolios and negotiating complex vendor and subcontractor agreements.
• 5+ years of experience directly managing, developing, and scaling supply chain teams.
• Construction industry experience, with an understanding of project purchasing requirements and field operating needs.
• Familiarity with utility construction materials, terminology, supplier markets, and subcontractor relationships is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise ERP platforms, supply chain software, and data analytics tools.
• Experience establishing supply chain policies, internal financial controls, contract standards, and supplier risk-management practices.
• Executive-level negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to connect sourcing decisions to cost performance and profitability.
• A detail-oriented, hands-on leadership style with the ability to move quickly and maintain operational continuity.

Why This Role?

This is a highly visible executive opportunity for someone who enjoys building functions, developing teams, and turning purchasing scale into measurable business value. You will shape supply chain strategy, lead consequential supplier negotiations, establish operating standards, and partner directly with senior leadership on cost management and growth. For an experienced construction or infrastructure supply chain leader, this role offers the opportunity to strengthen supply reliability, improve financial performance, and build a supply chain organization that can scale with the business.