Strategic Procurement Director - Electrical Infrastructure

DSJ Global; North Carolina; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead strategic sourcing for electrical infrastructure projects across the United States. This remote role requires travel and alignment with Eastern Standard Time.

You will own procurement strategy, supplier management, contract negotiations, and sourcing for substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and SCADA gear. Expect high-value purchases and cross-functional leadership across engineering and construction

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Direct experience procuring substation, utility, transmission & distribution, or power generation equipment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for utility-scale electrical infrastructure and substation projects.
• Source and negotiate contracts for major electrical equipment and materials.
• Manage supplier relationships and develop strategic sourcing partnerships.
• Drive cost savings while ensuring project schedules and quality requirements are met.
• Develop mitigation strategies for supply chain disruptions, material shortages, and lead-time challenges.
• Partner closely with engineering, project management, construction, and executive leadership teams.
• Oversee purchasing activities across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Track market conditions, pricing trends, and supplier performance.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract management, and vendor performance reviews.
• Establish procurement processes, KPIs, and best practices to support continued organizational growth.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead strategic sourcing for electrical infrastructure projects across the United States. This remote role requires travel and alignment with Eastern Standard Time.

You will own procurement strategy, supplier management, contract negotiations, and sourcing for substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and SCADA gear. Expect high-value purchases and cross-functional leadership across engineering and construction