Corporate Director, Equipment Procurement

CRB•Raleigh, NC

12d•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Procurement must be an energetic, self-motivated, and innovative individual who will provide subject matter expertise, drive operational excellence and mitigate risk across CRB’s procurement operations for design services and equipment procurement. As the Director of Equipment Procurement, you will lead a centralized team of procurement professionals dedicated to delivering strategic sourcing solutions that align with the company's broad organizational goals. Your leadership will ensure consistency in procurement practices and drive collaboration across business units, harnessing collective expertise to secure best-in-class equipment and services. By cultivating a high-performing, unified team, you will optimize sourcing strategy, leverage scale, and enhance supplier relationships, ensuring CRB remains at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence. You will support companywide procurement operations through development and continuous improvement and standardization of systems, procedures and tools to industry best practices while directly engaging in procurement activities to stay in touch with the needs of the business. In addition, you will: Develop and maintain robust supplier evaluation and performance monitoring processes to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. Drive the implementation and adoption of digital procurement tools and platforms, enhancing transparency and data-driven decision-making across the procurement lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify emerging technology trends and recommend innovative solutions to enhance equipment procurement strategies. Oversee risk management protocols related to equipment procurement, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements. Negotiate strategic supplier agreements to maximize value and long-term partnership potential for CRB. Facilitate post-project reviews with procurement and project teams to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement. Represent the procurement function in executive leadership meetings, providing insights and recommendations to support organizational priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related field
Minimum 15 years experience in strategic purchasing / project management
Strong business management, sales, developmental and interpersonal skills
Strong project management skills
Knowledge of key supply base within served markets, contract strategies, and risk management
Experience in expediting equipment during challenging supply chain conditions
Experience managing and developing talent and teams
Technical proficiency in commonly specified equipment for life science and biopharma industries
Thorough knowledge of contract and purchase order terms and conditions
Deep understanding of contracts risk and risk management
Aptitude for developing systems, procedures and tools
Strong leadership, verbal and written communications and organizational skills
Advanced computer skills required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook) and Dynamics 365
Works well under pressure with the ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

On-site construction project experience a plus
Familiarity with major equipment vendors in the pharmaceutical and / or food and beverage industries
Working knowledge of procurement software and web-based platforms

Responsibilities

Responsible for Team / Project Performance in line with Business Plan Goals.
Achieve Revenue and Profit goals.
Manage resources with a focus on People development.
Interface with Operations Team for consistent use of Project Execution delivery methods.
Oversee Team performance and ensure a great Client experience.
Drive a culture of remarkable people experiences.
Manage and continuously improve contract terms and conditions and other procurement document-package content
Mentor/ support procurement team in resolving terms and conditions with equipment vendors
Consult legal and operations groups as needed to support companywide procurement operations
Benchmark ongoing market analysis and trending
Develop and lead procurement-centric training programs for procurement staff, project teams and other stakeholders
Establish and lead account management programs for key equipment suppliers
Support proposals and sales presentations by providing procurement content and representing CRB in client interviews
Develop and maintain robust supplier evaluation and performance monitoring processes to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
Drive the implementation and adoption of digital procurement tools and platforms, enhancing transparency and data-driven decision-making across the procurement lifecycle.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify emerging technology trends and recommend innovative solutions to enhance equipment procurement strategies.
Oversee risk management protocols related to equipment procurement, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements.
Negotiate strategic supplier agreements to maximize value and long-term partnership potential for CRB.
Facilitate post-project reviews with procurement and project teams to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
Represent the procurement function in executive leadership meetings, providing insights and recommendations to support organizational priorities.