Job Description
The Director of Procurement must be an energetic, self-motivated, and innovative individual who will provide subject matter expertise, drive operational excellence and mitigate risk across CRB’s procurement operations for design services, sub-contracting, and equipment procurement. They will support companywide procurement operations through development and continuous improvement and standardization of systems, procedures and tools to industry best practices while directly engaging in procurement activities to stay in touch with the needs of the business.
Consult with regional procurement teams to oversee procurement operations across multiple regions in the continental US. Develop and maintain corporate procurement procedures, systems and tools. Manage and continuously improve corporate prequalification processes for construction subcontractors and equipment vendors Manage and continuously improve contract terms and conditions and other procurement document-package content Mentor/ support regional procurement managers in resolving terms and conditions with subcontractors and equipment vendors. Consult legal and operations groups as needed to support companywide procurement operations Benchmark ongoing market analysis and trending Develop and lead procurement-centric training programs for procurement staff, project teams and other stakeholders. Establish and lead account management programs for key subcontractors and equipment suppliers.
About CRB
CRB's nearly 1,800 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries.