Strategic Procurement Director — Hybrid, Electrical & Data Center

Keller Executive Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Keller Executive Search is seeking a Director of Strategic Procurement to lead purchasing, supplier strategy, and material planning across a growing project portfolio in the United States. The role partners with operations, estimating, project management, finance, and senior leadership to ensure strategic sourcing aligns with project needs.

The candidate will lead a small procurement team, optimize supplier performance, and manage major supplier relationships across electrical, technology, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 8+ years procurement or supply‑chain experience.
• Experience leading procurement or strategic sourcing teams.
• Experience in construction, electrical distribution, manufacturing, or infrastructure.
• Strong negotiation and supplier‑management skills.
• Ability to manage material shortages and long lead times.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across electrical, technology, and specialty construction categories.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement professionals.
• Negotiate major supplier agreements and terms.
• Establish preferred supplier programs and strategic vendor relationships.
• Improve material availability for active and upcoming projects.
• Identify supply‑chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction on pricing and availability.
• Support project teams with procurement planning for complex/high‑value projects.
• Improve purchasing controls and supplier governance.
• Analyze purchasing activity to identify savings opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

Cost analysis

Contract terms

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/business/construction management/engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Keller Executive Search is seeking a Director of Strategic Procurement to lead purchasing, supplier strategy, and material planning across a growing project portfolio in the United States. The role partners with operations, estimating, project management, finance, and senior leadership to ensure strategic sourcing aligns with project needs.

The candidate will lead a small procurement team, optimize supplier performance, and manage major supplier relationships across electrical, technology, and