Purchasing Director jobs in Minnesota

The purpose of your role as the Director, Purchasing

As the Director, Purchasing, you will direct the purchasing function for Harris. Directs and oversees strategic planning and continuous improvement of purchasing processes for the company. Oversees purchasing of equipment and material ensuring cost and quality standards are met. Establishes policies and procedures for identifying, evaluating, selecting and negotiating with vendors.

Contributes to the bottom line of the organization by utilizing analytical, forecasting and negotiation skills to procure goods, materials, and equipment on favorable terms. Stay on top of lead times to assist with manufacturing and project performance, ensuring materials and equipment orders and inventories stay on track. In these ways, the director of purchasing positively impacts the company’s operations, profits, and ability to grow.

Oversees team of purchasing agents/buyers whose primary role is to improve project performance.

What We're Looking For In You

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, supply chain management, logistics, or related or equivalent years of experience
• 8 years of proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor a team
• 10 years of extensive experience with the concepts and principles of procurement
• 10 years of experience negotiating national equipment and material contracts
• 10 years of experience managing supplier network to anticipate business needs and changes
• 10 years of experience working with contracts and contract negotiation
• 10 years of experience managing Request for Proposal (RFP) processes
• 5 years of experience with supplier management/software platforms
• 5 years of working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, and basic building materials.

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Visit our Careers Page for additional benefits details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

Pay Range: $132,524 - $198,786

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.