Senior Director, Indirect Procurement

Position Purpose:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Indirect Procurement Senior Director to join our team at SRS Distribution, a leading distributor of building products. The Indirect Procurement Senior Director will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing our indirect procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services that support our operations. You will also be responsible for negotiating and monitoring contracts, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively manage supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies for indirect materials and services in the building products distribution sector.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and value creation reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their indirect procurement needs and provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and negotiate favorable pricing and terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, resolve any issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor and analyze procurement metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize supplier performance, and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, as well as internal controls.
• Review a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, service agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Conduct thorough contract analysis, identifying risks, obligations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, including contract interpretation, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
• Maintain spending analytics and report on savings initiatives with corporate departments.
• Drive the development of SRS Group Purchasing Organization to support branch operations.
• Evolve SRS into a digital procurement organization by deploying tools and workflows for contract lifecycle, compliance, and program management with clear ownership and reporting.
• Lead enterprise change management for indirect spend, including stakeholder planning, training, policy updates, and adoption tracking to ensure lasting behavior change.
• Develop and manage risk mitigation for critical suppliers and categories through proactive risk mapping, dual sourcing, inventory posture, and tested incident playbooks.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Reports to Vice President, Integration
• Direct Reports: No direct reports at this time

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, and present for extended periods.
• Ability to observe on-site driver and crane training in classroom, yard, and field environments.
• Occasional lifting or moving of light equipment or training materials.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with frequent visits to indoor & outdoor training facilities, branch locations, and field job sites
•  Potential exposure to outdoor weather, warehouse environments, and active yard operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field. MBA and/or professional certifications (e.g. CPSM, CPCM, CCCM) are preferred.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in indirect procurement with a track record of delivering cost savings and process improvements as well as an understanding of contract best practices. In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier management strategies.
• Solid knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to contract management.
• Exceptional negotiation skills, with the ability to secure advantageous terms and pricing agreements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify and address procurement-related challenges. Proficiency in using procurement software.
• Market Dojo and Esker Procurement Platform are preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and build relationships with suppliers.
• Familiarity with various types of contracts, such as vendor agreements, client contracts, and confidentiality agreements.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Products. Must have exceptional skills in Excel and PowerPoint. Additionally, Power BI experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• High level of integrity and adherence to ethical standards in procurement practices.

Work Location:

• On site in McKinney, TX

      

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Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney

      

7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veteran Friendly Employer. SRS Distribution believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position.  We know your service trained you in many of the areas we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply today.