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Shermco Industries

Director, Procurement Operations

Shermco Industries, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084

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Overview About Shermco:

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America's largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Additionally, our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical, all done with an emphasis on safety and client service.

Location: US-TX-Irving

We are seeking a Procurement Operations Director for our Irving, TX location, responsible for overseeing day-to-day procurement activities and ensuring the efficient execution of sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management processes. This role drives operational excellence by streamlining procurement workflows, optimizing vendor performance, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and partnering cross-functionally to support organizational goals. This is a fast paced, high volume environment.

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operations of the Procurement Operations department

Comfortable presenting Progress and Results to high level Executives

Develop and track KPIs to monitor and improve Key Supplier and Procurement Coordinator performance

Drive Program Adoption of Most Preferred Suppliers by creating and executing a multi-channel Communication Strategy for our 40+ Office Locations and Operations teams

Development of a Steering Committee to fuel and enable partnership with Stakeholders

Partnership and communication with Accounts Payable and other departments

Deep knowledge of Procurement Processes including Purchase Orders and Vendor Card Management

Ability to create Procurement Policies and Procedures as well as managing internal Procurement Gateway

Strong background in operating and rolling out Procurement technology

Develops purchasing channels, including Catalogues, Punch Outs, etc.

Ability to conduct "BID to Buy" negotiations and reach Pricing Agreements

Support Brick and Mortar location moves, acquisitions and new openings

Ownership of Apparel and Office Supplies Programs including supplier development

Highly organized and adept at managing multiple tasks and deadlines

Collaborate with company managers and stakeholders to understand their specific procurement needs and requirements

Manage Procurement Operations teams' activities including Procurement Supervisor and Coordinators by understanding their needs, creating accountability, and encouraging personal growth

Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, such as vendor and/or Stakeholder non-compliance

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of 10+ years Procurement experience and 5+ years of Management experience to include managing people

Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently

Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts

Must have strong business acumen and the ability to converse with all levels within the organization, including executive leadership

Must be process oriented and have experience creating end-to-end purchasing processes

Must have the ability to influence people

Must be energetic and enthusiastic

Must have experience managing a group of PO creators

Procurement technology implementation experience and experience creating catalogs with procurement technology

Strong negotiations skills to drive savings

Experience working with internal finance and A/P departments

Any experience in the electrical/power industry is helpful but not required

Experience working for a Fortune 500 company is desired but not required

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SHERMCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Shermco Industries will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information from third party agencies.

Pay Range USD $130,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.

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