Purchasing Director (Large-scale Commercial Construction Subcontractor)
About The Position
Randall Construction is currently seeking an experienced and strategic Purchasing Director to work in our in Apopka, FL headquarters. We are excited about this important role and are determined to consider the best and brightest candidates who meet our requirements. While transitioning into this role, you will work closely with our Purchasing Leader of 28 years learning past & current policies, practices, and procedures as you help us chart our future-course with innovation, creativity, and technology. The Purchasing Director will lead and optimize our procurement operations. This role will oversee all purchasing functions, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and material sourcing strategies to support multiple large-scale construction projects. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with deep knowledge of construction procurement, supply chain management, and cost control in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or related field, AND/OR
- 8 to12+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in commercial construction
- 3 to 5+ years of leadership/management experience
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor relations expertise
- Proven ability to manage budgets and reduce costs in a multi-project environment
- Experience with subcontractor procurement and large-scale commercial projects
- Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Sage, or similar preferred)
- Strong analytical and financial acumen
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Leadership and team development
- Communication and collaboration
- High attention to detail and organization
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Nice To Haves
- Procore, Sage, or similar construction management software
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with company growth and project demands
- Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team
- Establish KPIs and performance metrics to drive efficiency and accountability
- Collaborate with executive leadership on cost-reduction initiatives and long-term sourcing plans
- Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors and suppliers
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and competitive pricing
- Evaluate vendor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor market trends, material pricing, and supply chain risks
- Develop cost control strategies to maximize project margins
- Ensure compliance with contracts, budgets, and company policies
- Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks
- Partner with project managers, estimators, and operations teams to align purchasing with project schedules
- Support estimating teams with pricing, lead times, and supplier insights
- Ensure timely procurement to avoid project delays
- Implement and optimize purchasing systems, tools, and workflows
- Standardize procurement procedures across projects
- Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and visibility
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation & Health Benefits
- Matching 401k & Insurance Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- A Drug-Free, Safety-First Workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
