Director of Sourcing & Procurement

Cirks Construction•Orange, CA

2d•$156,275 - $195,344

About The Position

The Director of Sourcing & Procurement is responsible for establishing and leading the company’s strategic sourcing and procurement function. This role develops sourcing strategy, drives cost efficiency, strengthens supplier partnerships, and implements procurement governance to support both construction projects and field maintenance operations. The Director partners cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership to improve purchasing discipline, enhance visibility into spend, standardize supplier programs, and ensure that identified savings translate into measurable bottom-line results. This position requires a strategic leader who can build scalable procurement processes while supporting a fast-paced, service-oriented organization. Apply if you: Bring a cooperative spirit to your team and neighboring department. Have an understanding that through your contributions, you aid in the overall Company’s success. Pursue continuous efforts to see beyond current business modes and methods. Embody an understanding that as a committed team member, tenure with an organization is achievable. Bring your whole self to work. Applying your knowledge, skills, and abilities ensures that every task you perform is performed at the highest level. Job Description: Performance Expectations Striving to be the leader in construction and facilities services by exceeding customer expectations begins with each employee. Through the individual contributions of our employees, we can support our core values. To help us accomplish this goal, we ask you to SMILE. Synergy – Divisions of the company, while independently functional, cooperate toward mutual success and stability through shared resources. Marketing – Focused market expertise and strategic growth that ensure consistency, reliability, and superior client outcomes. Innovation – Opportunities and solutions that enhance performance, safety, reliability, and client value, while supporting new and expanded business ventures. Longevity – Long-term financial stability – Consistent 12-month business cycle. Excellence – Unquestioned market leadership, Unsurpassed Quality, and Timeliness. Motivating work environment; employee professional growth and personal advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
5-8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, operations, or related industries.
1-2 years of supervisory experience required.
Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts and driving measurable cost savings.
Strong analytical and financial acumen with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Proven ability to build processes and improve operational efficiency.
Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.
Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
Proficient with computers and familiar with Microsoft Software Suite.
Strong organizational skills.
Must be able to multi-task, have strong attention to detail, and have excellent time management skills to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Able to identify a need, remove barriers, and know how to make things happen.
Values diversity of ideas, opinions, and people.
Has common sense and applied logic.
Must possess or obtain an appropriate state driver’s license before employment, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
Operates in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.
Requires strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Involves collaboration across field operations, project management, and corporate teams.
May require periodic travel to support field and supplier engagement.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-site operations and field service teams preferred.
Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership Develop and execute sourcing strategies across key categories including MRO, HVAC, plumbing, equipment, tools, subcontracted services, and project materials.
Identify cost reduction opportunities through supplier consolidation, contract negotiation, and competitive sourcing initiatives.
Establish preferred supplier programs and national account agreements where appropriate.
Lead supplier negotiations, contract development, and multi-year Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
Procurement Program Development Establish procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
Implement purchasing controls, approval workflows, and compliance standards.
Standardize sourcing processes to support both construction projects and field service operations.
Field & Operational Support Oversee warehouse inventory and procurement team Collaborate with field leadership to align procurement strategies with operational needs.
Develop structured approaches to inventory management for field technicians and job sites.
Improve purchasing discipline and reduce uncontrolled or non-compliant spend.
Support operational efficiency through supplier performance optimization.
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management Build strong, strategic partnerships with key suppliers and distributors.
Establish vendor performance metrics (KPIs) and conduct regular business reviews.
Address service and pricing gaps through structured performance management.
Monitor supplier compliance with contract terms and service expectations.
Spend Analytics & Financial Impact Develop spend visibility and reporting tools to support data-driven decision making.
Conduct market analysis and evaluate pricing trends.
Quantify business cases for sourcing initiatives and operational improvements.
Partner with Finance to optimize payment terms and working capital strategies.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a strategic partner to Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership.
Partner with Finance to ensure savings are tracked, validated, and realized.
Lead cross-functional initiatives and define clear roles and responsibilities (RACI frameworks).
Build and mentor procurement team members as the function scales.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Serves as a responsible leader, through the direction and guidance of the team, to ensure all safety requirements for all jobs are upheld for the protection of co-workers, subcontractors, the public, and the client by supporting all Company safety efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned.