Director Of Purchasing
Colorado Springs CO
Construction
Position Overview
The Director of Purchasing is responsible for overseeing all purchasing operations within the organization, ensuring departmental efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to quality standards. This leadership role focuses on optimizing labor and material expenditures, streamlining procurement processes, and developing standard operating procedures that support company goals. The Director plays a key role in identifying opportunities for cost savings, negotiating supplier contracts, and ensuring a reliable supply chain for ongoing construction projects. In collaboration with other department heads, this role ensures alignment between purchasing strategy and overall business objectives.
As a senior leader, the Director is expected to foster a culture of continuous improvement, growth, and accountability across the purchasing team. This includes recruiting, training, and evaluating personnel, driving performance through metrics and reporting, and championing a safe and positive work environment. The Director will actively represent the company with vendors, customers, and community partners, reinforcing the organization’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.
Benefits and pay: Benefits are typical health, dental , vision. 401K match up to 3%. 3 weeks PTO to start. Starting salary would be between $145,000 - 180,000 based on experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage all purchasing functions, including budget development, cost control, and vendor negotiations.
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Drive process improvements and cost reduction initiatives for materials, labor, and production design.
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Hire, train, and develop purchasing staff, conducting performance evaluations and supporting career growth.
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Ensure compliance with safety regulations and internal SOPs, fostering a productive and compliant work environment.
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Collaborate with construction and operations leadership to resolve supply chain issues and ensure timely project delivery