Procurement Director

Title: Procurement Director

Location: Morgan City, LA

Work Model: Onsite (relocation possible)

Type: Permanent/ Direct-hire

A client is looking to bring on a Procurement leader to drive contract negotiations and RFP/RFX initiatives for their Supply Chain. This firm is looking for a strategic procurement professional with extensive shipbuilding experience to join their team - this is a great opportunity to join a consistent and successful organization that is looking to continue to develop its structure while valuing personal character and ethics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing and contract negotiation initiatives for company projects.
• Manage subcontracts and material contracts (power engines, steel, machinery components, etc.)
• Manage 5 direct reports, monitoring and developing KPIs and providing mentorship.
• Own supplier relationships at a high level, evaluating proposals and scoring matrices.
• Assist development of pricing catalogue for materials and inventory items.
• Benchmark costs and build long-term supplier relationships.
• Analyze spend data, conduct market research, and identify areas of cost reduction, cost competitiveness, and process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Preference for Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, business administration, supply chain or a related focus.
• Atleast 7 years' experience in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing responsibilities
• Relevant experience in shipbuilding / vessel construction is necessary.
• Previous experience with metal procurement, as well as engines, machinery, equipment,
• Experience with environmental sustainability and reporting
• Subcontract management experience.
• Knowledge of ITAR and DFAR, FAR requirements
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), commercial contract procurement, state contract procurement, and Department of Defense (DoD) procurement requirements is a plus.

If this interests you, apply in!

Desired Skills and Experience

Supplier Negotiation, Contracts Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Subcontracts Management, Procurement, Contracts Management, Supplier Management