Director of Strategic and Technical Procurement- Electrical and Modular

About the Role

The Director, Strategic & Technical Procurement is a senior enterprise leadership position that sits at the intersection of strategy, technical expertise, and business impact. The role oversees sourcing, selection, and governance of complex electrical, modular, and engineered materials that affect project performance, cost, and risk across construction, fabrication, and manufacturing operations. The director owns strategic procurement direction for assigned product categories, ensuring supply continuity, cost optimization, technical compliance, and risk mitigation to support growth and operational excellence. Partnerships with executive leadership, estimating, engineering, operations, and supply‑chain teams are essential for setting standards and driving long‑term supplier and product strategies. The position also includes responsibility for developing scalable processes, mentoring procurement talent, and integrating ESG considerations into sourcing decisions, aligning with RK’s commitment to safety, quality, and community impact. • Develop and lead enterprise‑wide strategic and technical procurement strategy for assigned categories, aligning sourcing with business objectives. • Serve as strategic owner for product, brand, and supplier strategy across all business units. • Establish procurement standards, governance frameworks, and approval thresholds for technical and strategic categories. • Provide executive‑level guidance on product and brand selection during estimating, engineering, and operational planning for complex, high‑risk projects. • Interpret specifications and ensure compliance with technical, regulatory, and operational requirements across CSI divisions (e.g., Division 26 – Electrical, Division 08 – Openings, Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection, Division 23 – HVAC, Division 42 – Process Heating/Cooling/Drying). • Lead strategic supplier selection, consolidation, and long‑term partnership development. • Negotiate complex, high‑value commercial agreements and act as escalation point for supplier performance, quality, or risk issues. • Drive supplier performance management, innovation, and ESG alignment. • Partner with executive leadership, estimating, engineering, operations, finance, and project teams to align procurement strategy with project delivery and financial performance. • Influence decision‑making across multiple business units without direct authority through expertise and governance. • Accountable for cost optimization, supply continuity, quality, and risk management within assigned categories. • Define, track, and report KPIs related to spend, supplier performance, lead times, and risk exposure. • Proactively assess market conditions, capacity constraints, and geopolitical or supply‑chain risks. • Lead, mentor, and develop procurement and category‑management talent. • Build scalable processes and capabilities to support growth and increasing technical complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸strategic procurement
• ▸supplier selection
• ▸contract negotiation
• ▸risk management
• ▸kpi reporting
• ▸process development

What You Bring

• Own category roadmaps based on market trends, innovation, lifecycle cost, supply risk, and industry standards. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred). • 12+ years progressive procurement, category management, or supply‑chain experience, including leadership of strategic or technical categories. • Deep expertise in electrical materials, electrical equipment, and modular fabrication in construction or industrial settings. • Proven experience negotiating complex, high‑value supplier agreements. • Strong knowledge of CSI standards, especially Division 26; experience with Divisions 08 and 07 preferred. • Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver measurable business outcomes. • Experience integrating ESG considerations into sourcing and supplier strategies.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸12+ years
• ▸electrical
• ▸negotiation
• ▸csi
• ▸esg

Benefits

RK offers competitive benefits, a strong safety culture, industry recognitions, and development programs through RK University and the RK Foundation, providing stability of a family‑owned firm with the momentum of an industry leader. • Competitive benefits supporting employee growth and well‑being. • Development opportunities via RK University, accredited apprenticeships, and leadership training.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time