Keeley Construction

Procurement Director

Keeley Construction

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Ohio • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive procurement experience in industrial construction or EPC environments.
  • Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor procurement and fabrication sourcing.
  • Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation expertise.
  • Experience working in a self-perform contractor environment.
Benefits
  • All Keeley Companies (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
  • All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
procurement strategysourcing strategiesvendor prequalificationcontract negotiationperformance evaluationrisk assessmentcost-saving opportunitiesstrategic sourcingcommercial termsmaster service agreements
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingrelationship managementteam developmentorganizational skillscommercial acumen
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Business