Director of Procurement

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Director of Procurement

For over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers has served as the premier HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Appliance Repair service and installation contractor in the St Louis area. Pursuing an aggressive expansion campaign, Hoffmann Brothers is looking to expand our reach through both acquisitions and executing our proven “green field” market entry strategy.

Over the last 6 years, Hoffmann has grown from a small family business of 50 employees to a nearly 450-team member multi-market organization with significant aspirations for further growth. We recognize the quality of our people enables this growth and now is your chance to join our team.

As the Director of Procurement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the procurement strategy for Hoffmann Brothers St. Louis, Hoffmann Brothers Nashville, and Ferguson Roofing. You will play a pivotal role in developing and managing scalable teams to support our current business operations while strategically preparing for expansion into new markets and services. The individual will work closely with the Operations Leaders of each business to ensure proper service levels are being provided. This involves analyzing the current and future needs of the products and services, identifying the best sources and suppliers, negotiating the prices and terms, and ensuring the quality and compliance standards. A director of procurement also monitors the market trends, competitors, and risks, and adjusts the strategy accordingly. 

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing Management:

• Manage the procurement budget and ensure the optimal allocation of resources. They are responsible for planning, forecasting, and controlling the spending and savings of the procurement activities.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Own the relationship with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) partners, ensuring stable service levels and competitive pricing.
• Maintain accurate pricing of materials within Service Titan.
• Collaborate with accounting to establish and enforce proper purchasing controls.

Process Alignment and Communication:

• Align internal processes across all entities for seamless operations.
• Facilitate proper communication channels between roles at each company.
• Ensure effective collaboration and information flow between Hoffmann Brothers St. Louis, Hoffmann Brothers Nashville, and Ferguson Roofing.

Performance Management:

• Manage the procurement budget and ensure the optimal allocation of resources. Responsible for planning, forecasting, and controlling the spending and savings of the procurement activities.
• Establish and monitor feasible and attainable KPIs for all functions.
• Regularly evaluate performance against KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.

Best Practices Implementation:

• Assess current purchasing, warehouse, and fleet functions in new markets/companies.
• Implement best practices to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Minimize asset loss, shortages, and damages through robust processes and controls.

Material Purchasing Structure:

• Develop and maintain a material purchasing structure, specifying where and why materials are purchased.
• Provide clear instructions on who can purchase what materials (warehouse coordinator, department leaders, new purchasing roles).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, with a track record of successfully implementing best practices.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in vendor management.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to establish and monitor KPIs.

Hoffmann Brothers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.