Strategic Supply Chain Director

Cannistraro LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cannistraro LLC is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, strategic sourcing, warehouse operations, and inventory control across facilities and job sites.

You will drive the company’s supply chain strategy, manage the budget, and implement cost-reduction initiatives while building a scalable function to support growth. The role requires a decade of leadership in supply chain with strong vendor relationships and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations, including direct people leadership.
• Experience supporting construction, fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial operations preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing procurement, warehouse operations, inventory, logistics, and supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing capabilities.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, and expense management.
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory management software, and purchasing technology.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s supply chain strategy, department budget, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Lead procurement and strategic sourcing for materials, equipment, and services, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and reliable delivery.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, manage vendor performance, monitor market trends, and leverage purchasing partnerships through MCIEG (ACE).
• Lead the selection and implementation of a new purchasing platform in collaboration with IT, Accounting, and Operations.
• Oversee warehouse, tool room, inventory, and logistics operations to ensure material availability while minimizing shortages, excess inventory, and costs.
• Manage tool and equipment lifecycles, including acquisition, utilization, maintenance, repair, and replacement.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting to monitor costs, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, Fabrication, and Field leadership to forecast demand, coordinate material requirements, and resolve supply chain issues.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and succession plans.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable DOT regulations, safety requirements, and relevant trade and sourcing standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Budgeting

ERP systems

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Engineering

Construction Management

Related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Purchasing technology

Job description

Cannistraro LLC is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, strategic sourcing, warehouse operations, and inventory control across facilities and job sites.

You will drive the company’s supply chain strategy, manage the budget, and implement cost-reduction initiatives while building a scalable function to support growth. The role requires a decade of leadership in supply chain with strong vendor relationships and ERP experience.