DRY UTILITY EXPERTS
Job Description
Job Description
Primary Title:
Vice President of Procurement (Top-performing standardized title for 'VP of Purchasing') About the Opportunity We are a specialist player in dry-utility infrastructure—serving
telecommunications,
energy distribution, and civil construction projects across the USA. This senior procurement leadership role is hybrid (USA) and focuses on building a high-performing, cost-efficient supply chain and vendor ecosystem that supports large-scale CAPEX and OPEX projects. Role Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement strategy for materials, equipment, and subcontracted services across nation-wide dry-utility projects—drive cost, quality and delivery performance. Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, including vendor selection, RFP/RFQ management, and total-cost-of-ownership analyses. Negotiate and finalize commercial contracts, master agreements, and SLA terms to mitigate risk and secure favourable pricing and delivery terms. Build, mentor, and scale a centralized procurement team; establish clear KPIs, supplier scorecards, and continuous improvement processes. Partner closely with Project Delivery, Engineering, Finance and Legal to align procurement plans with project schedules, budgets (CAPEX/OPEX) and compliance requirements. Implement procurement governance, ERP integrations, and reporting to provide real-time spend visibility, forecast accuracy, and supplier risk management. Skills Qualifications Must-Have 10+ years in
procurement/purchasing
with 5+ years in senior leadership (director/VP) roles—preferably in utilities, telecom, construction, or heavy industrial sectors. Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management for CAPEX-intensive programs. Strong financial acumen—experience with budget management, TCO modelling, and cost-reduction initiatives that materially impact margin. Hands-on ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, Coupa or similar) and comfort with procurement analytics and supplier scorecards. Preferred Experience with national vendor networks, logistics warehousing optimization, and sub-contractor procurement processes for utility/telecom builds. Relevant certifications (CPM, CSCP, CPSM) or strong familiarity with
procurement/compliance
frameworks and contract law. Benefits Culture Highlights Hybrid work model with travel to project sites and vendor locations—balanced autonomy and on-the-ground leadership. Opportunity to shape procurement strategy for large-scale national infrastructure programs and build a best-in-class team. Competitive compensation, performance incentives tied to cost-savings and project outcomes, and professional development support. This role is ideal for a strategic procurement executive who thrives in fast-paced infrastructure environments, combines commercial rigor with hands-on supplier management, and is passionate about driving measurable cost and delivery improvements across complex projects.
Job Description
Primary Title:
Vice President of Procurement (Top-performing standardized title for 'VP of Purchasing') About the Opportunity We are a specialist player in dry-utility infrastructure—serving
telecommunications,
energy distribution, and civil construction projects across the USA. This senior procurement leadership role is hybrid (USA) and focuses on building a high-performing, cost-efficient supply chain and vendor ecosystem that supports large-scale CAPEX and OPEX projects. Role Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement strategy for materials, equipment, and subcontracted services across nation-wide dry-utility projects—drive cost, quality and delivery performance. Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, including vendor selection, RFP/RFQ management, and total-cost-of-ownership analyses. Negotiate and finalize commercial contracts, master agreements, and SLA terms to mitigate risk and secure favourable pricing and delivery terms. Build, mentor, and scale a centralized procurement team; establish clear KPIs, supplier scorecards, and continuous improvement processes. Partner closely with Project Delivery, Engineering, Finance and Legal to align procurement plans with project schedules, budgets (CAPEX/OPEX) and compliance requirements. Implement procurement governance, ERP integrations, and reporting to provide real-time spend visibility, forecast accuracy, and supplier risk management. Skills Qualifications Must-Have 10+ years in
procurement/purchasing
with 5+ years in senior leadership (director/VP) roles—preferably in utilities, telecom, construction, or heavy industrial sectors. Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management for CAPEX-intensive programs. Strong financial acumen—experience with budget management, TCO modelling, and cost-reduction initiatives that materially impact margin. Hands-on ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, Coupa or similar) and comfort with procurement analytics and supplier scorecards. Preferred Experience with national vendor networks, logistics warehousing optimization, and sub-contractor procurement processes for utility/telecom builds. Relevant certifications (CPM, CSCP, CPSM) or strong familiarity with
procurement/compliance
frameworks and contract law. Benefits Culture Highlights Hybrid work model with travel to project sites and vendor locations—balanced autonomy and on-the-ground leadership. Opportunity to shape procurement strategy for large-scale national infrastructure programs and build a best-in-class team. Competitive compensation, performance incentives tied to cost-savings and project outcomes, and professional development support. This role is ideal for a strategic procurement executive who thrives in fast-paced infrastructure environments, combines commercial rigor with hands-on supplier management, and is passionate about driving measurable cost and delivery improvements across complex projects.