Director, Procurement

CRB's nearly 1,200 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our mission, vision and core values put client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do. See us at crbgroup.com. 

The Director of Procurement must be an energetic, self-motivated, and innovative individual who shall possess the skills required to successfully lead and drive CRB’s procurement organization including resources, systems, practices, procedures, for design services, construction services, sub-contracting, and equipment procurement.  S/he creates brand differentiation and pre-eminence for CRB in the market by working with teams to drive and support project estimating expertise, excellence, and standardization to create brand differentiation and pre-eminence in the market.   

Analysis of market and delivery conditions will be required to determine present and future material and subcontractor availability. If needed, the investigation, analysis, and interview of potential suppliers and subcontractor to determine manufacturing limitations, facilities, equipment, quality standards and experience will be executed. Fulfillment of purchasing recommendations for project procurement as needed. Maintenance of historical procurement information relating to equipment is necessary to provide to estimating department.  

• College Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience. 

• 10+ years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction Industry 

• Demonstrated success in managing architecture, engineering, and construction processes 

• Integrated Project Delivery experience, a plus 

• Experience in subcontracting and equipment purchasing and supply chain management 

• Experience with online bidding systems is preferred, PMWeb a plus 

• Experience with the following types of projects: 

• Life Science Projects 

• Industrial Projects 

• Commercial Projects 

• Understand project logistics and project schedules 

• Able to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results. 

• Understanding standard design and construction scopes of work, drawings, work packages, etc.. 

• Individual must be self-motivated and possess strong communication/interpersonal skills. 

• Knowledge of procurement practices and procedures including software input and data manipulation utilizing procurement software to connect cost and schedule life-cycle data throughout all CRB operations 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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