Strategic Supply Chain Director

Clune Construction Company, L.P.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Clune Construction Company, L.P. is seeking a senior supply chain leader to oversee divisional analysis of supply chain activity and business operations.

You will forecast trends, guide decisions, and align senior leaders, vendors, and project teams on priorities. The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvements, staff coaching, and contract negotiations to strengthen controls and deliverables across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• MBA or master's level education preferred for strategic leadership.
• 10–12 years of supply chain/supply chain management or related field (preferably in large-scale construction).
• Solid background in supply chain management, vendor management, or asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead divisional analysis of supply chain activity and business operations to forecast trends and guide decisions.
• Lead divisional collaboration with senior leaders, vendors, and project teams to advance supply chain priorities and resolve issues.
• Cascade divisional direction through concise communications that align staff, leaders, and partners on supply chain priorities.
• Lead divisional process improvements that increase team efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve organizational outcomes.
• Lead divisional application of supply chain, people management, and business operations knowledge to guide execution.
• Coach divisional staff on accountability, quality expectations, and recognition practices that reinforce strong performance.
• Lead divisional reporting design and delivery by translating complex topics and data into digestible information.
• Monitor divisional schedules and operational risks to keep supply chain deliverables aligned with project and client commitments.
• Direct master agreement and divisional contract negotiations as the primary resource on terms and conditions.
• Coach staff on time management practices and hold teams accountable for meeting divisional deadlines.
• Coach team members on training needs, certifications, and development opportunities that strengthen divisional capability.
• Guide divisional use of supply chain systems and assess new technology opportunities that improve performance.

Skills

Supply chain analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Contract negotiations

Staff coaching and development

Education

MBA preferred or MS in supply chain/related field

Experience in large-scale construction

Tools

MS Office

PDF software

Financial management tools

Job description

Clune Construction Company, L.P. is seeking a senior supply chain leader to oversee divisional analysis of supply chain activity and business operations.

You will forecast trends, guide decisions, and align senior leaders, vendors, and project teams on priorities. The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvements, staff coaching, and contract negotiations to strengthen controls and deliverables across multiple projects.