CORPORATE PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Procurement Manager | Strategic Sourcing | Purchasing | Supply Chain | Construction Procurement | Supplier Management

WHO WE ARE

For over 35 years, ISC has delivered safe, high-quality engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions across a wide range of industries and complex work environments.

We are Powered by People, and our people are the foundation of everything we accomplish. At ISC, Associates have opportunities to build their skills, take on meaningful challenges, and grow their careers while contributing to work they can be proud of.

THE POSITION

ISC is seeking an experienced Corporate Procurement Manager to lead the corporate procurement function and oversee the sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and services.

Under the general supervision of the CFO, this position is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, supplier relationship management, purchasing operations, and procurement process improvement. The Corporate Procurement Manager will lead the purchasing team, support project and estimating needs, and help ISC leverage company-wide purchasing activity to achieve strong supplier performance, competitive pricing, and overall value.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in corporate procurement and purchasing, experience leading a purchasing team, and a strong background in industrial construction material procurement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Lead strategic sourcing efforts for materials, equipment, products, and services.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key suppliers.
• Negotiate supplier pricing and purchasing terms to support company and project needs.
• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, reliability, and overall value.
• Leverage purchasing volume and supplier relationships to maximize purchasing opportunities and cost efficiencies.
• Monitor supplier performance and address purchasing or service issues as needed.

Procurement & Purchasing Operations

• Oversee the daily operations and activities of the corporate purchasing function.
• Provide leadership and direction to the purchasing team.
• Support the efficient sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitor compliance with established purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintain consistent procurement practices across purchasing activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and effectiveness.

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement of purchasing and procurement processes.
• Evaluate processes based on changing organizational needs and market conditions.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing, supplier management, purchasing practices, and internal workflows.
• Use purchasing data and supplier information to support informed procurement decisions.

Project & Estimating Support

• Partner with project teams and internal stakeholders to support material, equipment, and service requirements.
• Assist project estimators with material pricing and supplier quotes for bids and proposals.
• Coordinate with internal customers to understand procurement requirements and priorities.
• Support procurement planning associated with construction and project execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field preferred.
• Professional purchasing, procurement, or supply chain certification is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related environment.
• Experience managing or leading a purchasing or procurement team required.
• Industrial construction material procurement experience required.
• Electrical construction material procurement experience is a plus.
• Onsite industrial and/or data center experience is a plus.
• Experience working with an ERP system required; Vista experience is a plus.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex information and documents.
• Ability to independently recognize problems and develop effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively across departments and as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence.

OTHER INFORMATION

• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• ISC evaluates and hires applicants for employment based exclusively upon the applicant’s merit. No applicant will ever be required to pay money or any other form of compensation to an ISC employee in order to be hired by or considered for employment with the Company.
• This job profile is not intended to be a complete listing of all similar, miscellaneous, or incidental duties that may be required from day to day. ISC utilizes the multi-skill concept and expects all associates to perform other job requirements as needed.