Director of Procurement

The Director of Procurement is a senior leadership role responsible for running and scaling the business, driving revenue growth, and owning end-to-end international procurement and logistics for construction finished goods across hospitality, multi-residential, and commercial projects.

This role requires a unique blend of:

• Executive-level business leadership
• Deep international manufacturing and sourcing expertise
• Advanced understanding of global shipping, logistics, and trade compliance

The ideal candidate is U.S.-based, highly strategic, and hands-on—capable of managing complex global supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

• Own global procurement of finished construction goods, FF&E, fixtures, materials, and specialty items.
• Build, maintain, and expand a global network of manufacturers, factories, distributors, and suppliers.
• Identify and qualify international manufacturing partners across key sourcing regions.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, payment terms, tooling, and production capacity.
• Establish preferred vendor and manufacturer programs by asset class and geography.

Production, Quality Control & Risk Management

• Oversee production planning, factory scheduling, and order execution.
• Establish and enforce quality control standards, inspection protocols, and acceptance criteria.
• Manage factory audits, third-party inspections, testing protocols, and corrective action plans.
• Mitigate risks related to delays, quality failures, substitutions, and cost overruns.
• Oversee end-to-end logistics including ocean, air, rail, and ground freight.
• Manage Incoterms, customs documentation, duties, tariffs, and import/export compliance.
• Build and manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics providers.
• Optimize total landed cost, delivery sequencing, and on-site coordination.
• Ensure procurement schedules align with construction milestones and delivery sequencing.

Cross-Functional & Client Collaboration

• Work closely with architects, designers, engineers, and project managers to ensure specification compliance.
• Support enterprise-level and portfolio-wide client negotiations.
• Partner with internal teams to drive automation, scalability, and platform improvements.
• Set global sourcing and procurement strategy by asset class and region.
• Build and lead procurement, logistics, and quality control teams.
• Establish negotiation frameworks, approval thresholds, and margin discipline.
• Drive margin optimization through strategic sourcing, volume leverage, and supplier consolidation.
• Identify new international sourcing regions and cost advantages.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in construction procurement, international sourcing, logistics, or manufacturing sales.
• Proven ability to run complex operations while driving revenue growth.
• Hands-on experience with overseas manufacturing and factory management.
• Strong global network of suppliers, manufacturers, freight, and logistics partners.
• Deep understanding of production processes, quality control, and inspection methodologies.
• Ability to approve cut sheets
• Expertise in international shipping, customs, Incoterms, and trade compliance.
• Experience managing long-lead-time, high-value construction goods.
• Strong negotiation, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using KPIs, forecasts, and dashboards.
• U.S. Based; international travel as required