Keeley Construction

Procurement

• Develop and execute a national procurement strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
• Lead sourcing strategies for key categories including subcontracted scopes (civil, electrical, insulation, scaffold, coatings), fabrication (pipe, structural steel, rebar), bulk materials, and consumable purchasing.
• Establish long-term supplier and subcontractor partnerships to improve pricing, reliability, and capacity.
• Partner with estimating and preconstruction teams to ensure early procurement engagement on pursuits, drive competitive bid coverage and leveling strategies, and identify procurement-related risks and opportunities.
• Standardize procurement input into: estimate development and proposal strategy, subcontractor pre-qualifications, bonding/bond waivers, new vendor setup process, buyout log development, and buyout strategy.
• Oversee procurement lifecycle and implement/enforce procurement processes, policies, and controls.
• Drive adoption of digital tools and systems (CMiC, procurement platforms, Power BI reporting).
• Establish KPI-driven performance management across procurement activities.
• Develop and maintain a qualified vendor and subcontractor network.
• Lead vendor prequalification, performance evaluation, and risk assessment.
• Negotiate commercial terms, master service agreements, and strategic contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, schedule, safety, and quality.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, volume leverage, and market intelligence.
• Mitigate risks related to material escalation, supply chain disruptions, and labor availability (subcontractor capacity).
• Support project teams with procurement issue resolution during execution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members across regions/projects & establish clear roles, responsibilities, and career progression pathways.

Procurement Director