Director of Purchasing

At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time! We have a current opening for a Director of Purchasing. The Director of Purchasing will report directly to the CFO. This integral position within Royal will be responsible for creating and cultivating a purchasing department that simultaneously ensures goods and services for our Project Teams while leveraging our purchasing power and relationships with vendors that ensure they align with our mission, vision, and cultural values. Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities: Oversee all employees within the purchasing department including hiring and performance management Build and maintain relationships with Project Teams that ensure open communication. Negotiate with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best possible price and service guarantee. Develop new supply sources and ensure vendor relationships are maintained in good standing. Anticipate opportunities and challenges in the supply chain of our goods and services. Negotiate blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitor costs during the time period. Establish purchasing policies and procedures that ensure compliance, while maintaining a program to verify this outcome. Responsible for updating and maintaining supplier sourcing guidelines, strategies, and processes. Responsible for managing Supplier/Vendor Scorecard documentation and evaluation process, as well as eliminating supplier/vendor services that are deemed inadequate. Research and implement best technology for applications used for job functions. Comply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics. Requirements Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent work experience. 8 to 10 years of purchasing experience preferably in the construction and/or electrical industry. Required Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of electrical construction products and terminology. Proven ability to negotiate prices while maintaining vendor relationships. Ability to successfully lead and develop team Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of Spectrum software a plus. Salary Range: $100,000/year - $150,000/year We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k). Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. We promote a drug free workplace. Benefits Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)  Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).   $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)  Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)   Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)   Short Term & Long-Term Disability  Pet Insurance  Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly – work related), & Transit   Pharmacy discounts  Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)   Opportunity for tuition reimbursement  Wellness Resources  Free telehealth   Health Joy App   Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)  CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team   Employee Assistance Support   Hearing Aid discount plan  Laser VisionCare discount plan  Learning & Development  Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely Professional & Leadership Development Training  Skill Development Training Mentorship Program On-The-Job & Classroom Training Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company’s referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!