Director of Purchasing / Procurement Heavy Civil Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Purchasing / Procurement – Heavy Civil Construction

Location : Massachusetts | Full-Time | Salary Range : $150K+ (DOE) + Executive Benefits

A leading infrastructure and heavy civil construction firm is seeking an experienced Purchasing Director to lead its corporate procurement function. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing strategic purchasing operations across materials, equipment, subcontracts, and temporary facilities for multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects.

If you’re a seasoned construction professional with deep procurement knowledge, strong vendor relationships, and a passion for process improvement, this is your opportunity to drive sourcing strategy and cost savings at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all corporate procurement functions across construction projects, inventory, and support operations

Manage and mentor the Purchasing Department team, setting clear goals and KPIs

Develop and implement procurement policies and systems that support compliance, cost control, and schedule alignment

Drive early procurement planning in collaboration with preconstruction and project management

Review technical drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy prior to vendor solicitations

Lead negotiations of all major purchases and subcontracts to ensure best value, quality, and delivery performance

Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, subcontractors, and manufacturers to leverage buying power and reduce risk

Oversee subcontractor / vendor prequalification—evaluating financial health, safety record, and capabilities

Resolve procurement-related issues such as delays, quality deficiencies, or urgent orders in real-time

Monitor purchasing trends and identify cost-saving or process-improvement opportunities

Provide forecasting, cash flow projections, buyout tracking, and executive-level reporting

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline

15+ years of progressive procurement experience in the heavy civil or large-scale commercial construction sector

Strong understanding of construction logistics, scopes, methods, and procurement risk

Demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performing purchasing teams

Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills, with a proven ability to drive savings and improve delivery timelines

Knowledge of construction contract law and regulatory compliance requirements

Comfortable interfacing with executives, legal counsel, estimators, and field leaders

High integrity, strong judgment, and commitment to corporate social responsibility and ethical business practices

What You’ll Gain

Executive-level visibility and influence within one of the region’s most well-respected infrastructure firms

Competitive compensation with strong benefits and retirement package

Strategic autonomy and support to lead procurement transformation

A values-driven, safety-first organization with a strong culture of operational excellence

Lead with strategy. Build with precision.

If you're ready to lead a purchasing organization that supports complex civil infrastructure work, let’s talk.

Our clients are equal opportunity employers that recognize the value of a diverse workforce. They ensure a workplace that supports and encourages creativity, professional growth and a company culture that promotes diversity, inclusion and overall employee health and well-being. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and / or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.