Purchasing & Supply Chain Director

Royal Electric Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Royal Electric Company is seeking a Purchasing Director to lead procurement strategy and supplier management for electrical construction operations across all business units. You will partner with Operations, Estimating, Project Management, Warehousing and Executive Leadership to improve profitability and reduce risk.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement with 5+ years in leadership, strong vendor management, and a track record of cost savings and digital transformation in procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field; 10+ years in procurement or supply chain with 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience negotiating strategic supplier agreements and managing enterprise purchasing operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction materials and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's purchasing strategy aligned with growth objectives and governance across the organization.
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Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract negotiation

Vendor relations

Financial analysis

Supply chain risk

Inventory optimization

Procurement strategy

Executive communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

MBA or advanced business degree

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

Tools

MRP systems

SubBase procurement platforms

Job description

Join Team Royal!

Why Royal? At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We believe in transforming the culture of construction, creating a space where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to support initiatives like "Breaking Barriers," showcasing the incredible contributions of women in our industry. Breaking Barriers: Women At Work Episode 1

Role Summary

The Purchasing Director is responsible for developing and executing the company's procurement & supply chain strategy to support electrical construction operations across all business units. This role oversees strategic sourcing, vendor management, purchasing operations, inventory optimization, and material planning to ensure projects receive quality materials on time and at the best overall value. The Purchasing Director partners closely with Operations, Estimating, Project Management, Warehousing, and Executive Leadership to improve profitability, reduce risk, and strengthen supplier relationships.

Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the company's purchasing strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Establish procurement standards, policies, and governance across the organization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase purchasing efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Develop purchasing KPIs and executive dashboards to measure organizational performance.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop strategic sourcing programs for equipment, commodities, and construction materials.
• Negotiate national purchasing agreements with manufacturers and distributors.
• Build & maintain preferred supplier programs that maximize pricing, service, and availability.
• Evaluate supplier performance through formal scorecards measuring quality, delivery, responsiveness, pricing, and financial stability.
• Identify secondary sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions.

Project Procurement

• Partner with Estimating during preconstruction to develop procurement strategies.
• Support Project Managers with procurement planning and long-lead equipment management.
• Coordinate purchasing activities across multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Resolve critical material shortages and supplier issues impacting project schedules.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Partner with warehouse operations to optimize inventory levels and stocking strategies.
• Improve inventory turns while maintaining appropriate service levels.
• Reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Implement just-in-time purchasing where operationally appropriate.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Lead implementation and optimization of procurement technologies, ERP, MRP, PM systems, supplier portals, and purchasing automation.
• Improve purchasing workflows through electronic approvals, vendor integrations, and data analytics.
• Utilize spend analysis and reporting tools to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives within procurement operations.

Financial Management

• Develop annual purchasing budgets and savings initiatives.
• Monitor commodity pricing trends and market conditions affecting material costs.
• Partner with Finance to improve working capital through purchasing strategies and supplier payment terms.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership and return on investment for procurement initiatives.

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain architecture diagrams, SOPs, policies, and technical documentation.
• Establish infrastructure standards, configuration baselines, and governance frameworks.
• Maintain IT onboarding documentation and environment data.

Vendor Management

• Establish strategic relationships with manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers, and key service vendors.
• Negotiate and administer contracts including pricing agreements, rebates, service level agreements (SLAs), master service agreements (MSAs), and confidentiality agreements (NDAs).
• Partner with Legal and Finance to manage contract compliance and commercial risk.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement.

Why This Role Matters

The Purchasing Director ensures the organization maintains a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable supply chain that directly supports project execution, operational excellence, and long-term profitability. By building strategic supplier partnerships, modernizing procurement processes, and optimizing material management, this leader creates a competitive advantage that enables sustainable growth and exceptional project delivery.

Who you are:

• Safety Oriented - You are dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring that both you and your team adhere to safety protocols on the jobsite
• Focused - The small things matter to you. You bring a keen attention to detail.
• Relationship Builder - You work to build trust and relationships at all levels, cultivating collaboration, shared success, and mutual respect
• Critical Thinker - You're willing to be innovative, challenge yourself, and try new things.
• Deadline Driven - You're prepared to put extra effort when it's needed to meet the deadlines that are critical to this industry.

Requirements

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience within electrical contracting, mechanical contracting, commercial construction, industrial construction, or EPC organizations.
• Demonstrated success negotiating strategic supplier agreements and managing enterprise purchasing operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction materials, procurement processes, and supply chain management.

Preferred

• MBA or advanced business degree.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or equivalent certification.
• Experience with MRP systems.
• Experience with construction procurement platforms such as SubBase, or similar solutions.
• Experience leading procurement transformation and digital modernization initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Strategic procurement and sourcing leadership
• Contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Financial analysis and cost optimization
• Supply chain risk management
• Inventory and warehouse optimization
• Procurement technology and digital transformation
• Vendor performance management
• Team leadership and talent development
• Executive communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset

Success Metrics

• Annual procurement cost savings achieved
• On-time material delivery performance
• Purchase order cycle time
• Inventory turnover and inventory accuracy
• Reduction in material shortages and project delays
• Executive and project team satisfaction with purchasing services
• Working capital improvements through procurement initiatives

Salary Range

• $140,000/year - $170,000/year
• This is an exempt position

We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).

Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

We promote a drug free workplace.

Benefits

Health

• Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
• Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).
• $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays)
• Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly - work related), & Transit
• Pharmacy discounts
• Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
• Opportunity for tuition reimbursement

Wellness Resources

• Free telehealth
• Health Joy App
• Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
• CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
• Employee Assistance Support
• Hearing Aid discount plan
• Laser VisionCare discount plan

Learning & Development

• Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
• Professional & Leadership Development Training
• Skill Development Training
• Mentorship Program
• On-The-Job & Classroom Training

Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company's referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!