Director of Procurement (Wilmington)

We are supporting a leading Construction firm on their search for a strategic, forward-thinking Procurement Director to lead company wide purchasing excellence across multiple offices. This role focuses on implementing cost‑saving initiatives, standardizing procurement processes, and strengthening vendor partnerships. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can evaluate new technologies, drive consistency, and support purchasing teams with best practices and formalized training.

Key Responsibilities Develop and roll out cost‑saving procurement initiatives across all branches, ensuring measurable financial impact. Standardize purchasing processes, tools, and workflows to improve efficiency across multiple offices. Build and maintain high‑level vendor relationships; negotiate companywide pricing and contract terms. Oversee vendor/manufacturer rebate programs and ensure accurate tracking and maximum benefit. Evaluate new procurement technologies, tools, and programs to drive operational improvement. Serve as a resource and advisor to local purchasing teams-sharing trends, best practices, and industry insights. Develop and deliver training to elevate purchasing capabilities across teams with varying experience levels.

Qualifications 8+ years in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing leadership. Proven success implementing strategic, multi-location cost‑saving initiatives. Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills. Experience standardizing processes within decentralized or multi‑branch organizations. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field; professional certifications a plus.