Purchasing Director

Corvant•Dallas, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Director leads Corvant's enterprise-wide purchasing and supply chain strategy for the HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical materials, equipment, and subcontracted services that support our mission-critical commercial and industrial projects. This role owns vendor strategy, cost control, and supply continuity risk management, and partners closely with Operations, Project Management, and Finance to ensure the right materials arrive at the right place, at the right time, at the right cost. This position may be based in either the Atlanta, GA or Dallas–Fort Worth, TX area. Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of these locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or related field required
10+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience
5+ years in a purchasing leadership role
Proven track record negotiating high-value supplier and vendor contracts
Strong working knowledge of ERP and procurement systems
Excellent analytical, budgeting, and forecasting skills
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional influence skills

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
Experience in HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, or construction industries strongly preferred
Mission-critical/data center experience a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and execute enterprise-wide purchasing strategy for HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical equipment, materials, and subcontracted labor
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate agreements with key suppliers and manufacturers, including national/regional pricing agreements
Build and maintain a resilient, diversified supplier base to protect against material shortages and lead-time volatility
Lead high-value contract negotiations and manage supplier relationships at the executive level
Own the purchasing budget and drive company-wide cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives
Monitor commodity and material market trends and proactively adjust sourcing strategy in response
Partner with Finance and Estimating to ensure accurate material cost forecasting for bids and projects
Establish and monitor purchasing policies, approval thresholds, and spend controls
Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing team, including Purchasing Managers, Buyers, Purchasing Agents, and the Supply Chain Analyst
Set team goals, performance standards, and career development plans
Build organizational purchasing capability and bench strength to support company growth
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks that could impact mission-critical project timelines
Ensure purchasing practices comply with company policy, contract requirements, and applicable regulations
Develop contingency and expediting plans for critical, long-lead-time, or single-source materials
Partner with Project Management, Operations, and Field leadership to align purchasing with project schedules
Provide purchasing and market insight to support estimating, bidding, and business development
Report on purchasing performance, cost savings, and supply chain risk to executive leadership