Director, Procurement Construction at Faith Technologies in Menasha, Wisconsin

Job Description:

A position at FTI can be the answer to your future career. In this role, you'll be part of a progressive national leader in electrical planning, engineering, technology and energy services. FTI enables employee growth and success through industry-leading training and development, utilization of the latest industry technologies, and an uncompromised focus on safety. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training and tuition reimbursement to an award-winning wellness program.



The position is responsible for leading and executing the overall procurement strategy for Faith Technologies and the activities around our Construction division. Leads collaboration between business units to develop standard processes and procurement systems that support the organizational needs, reduces the total material cost, eliminates waste in the current system, and drives productivity across the company and most importantly, at the job site.



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS



Education: Bachelor's Degree


Experience: 7-10 years of electrical industry experience, purchasing, manufacturing, and/or distribution experience.


Travel: 2 5-40%


Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Defines and communicates a comprehensive vision for Procurement as it relates to organizational structures, processes, and procurement technology systems to drive high customer service to the Construction division and their stakeholders.


• Collaborates across the supply chain team but with key stakeholders to drive a common vision across the supply base and other strategies that are being deployed.


• Acts as coach and developer of managerial talent; as well as skillfully selects and trains those individuals. Evaluates candidates' and managers' willingness to lead, communication and planning competencies, and ability to make decisions under pressure. Assigns team and project-leadership assignments to assess skill/ability. Spends ample time evaluating people in 'test' managerial roles. Holds managers who report to him/her accountable for managerial work.


• Develops and implements the specific initiatives which will move the Procurement organization along the road map with particular emphasis on the direct spend categories.


• Develops key metrics for the organization's effectiveness; develops sourcing process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve objectives.


• Leads strategic sourcing initiatives to meet business requirements and maximize value to participants within the Faith Technologies Construction division.


• Develops innovative approaches to procurement activities that are closely linked to driving field productivity and optimizing the material flow to the point of use/installation.


• Develops strategic partnerships with suppliers & distributors to offer greater choice and deploy standards that eliminate waste and drive higher productivity at job sites. .


• Collaborates closely with Preconstruction leaders to understand material requirements regionally (and globally) and assist with the development of project procurement strategies. In turn, creating and translating these plans (forecasts) into actionable information with the supply base to create value throughout the supply chain.


• Collaborates closely with Operations, the division of Excellerate and Finance to establish and execute continuous improvement strategies related to safety, quality, delivery & cost. Programs include but not limited to: Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Code of Conduct, Strategic Supplier Negotiation & planning and process improvement, Supplier scorecards & KPI's with creation and renovating of the supply base.


• Continues development of Procurement's role in end-to-end (E2E) strategy inclusive of Procure to Pay (P2P) in concert with other departments & stakeholders. Heavy focus on Procurements role in our supply chain to assure material delivery from suppliers to enable overall productivity & effectiveness with high levels of customer satisfaction.


• Creates an atmosphere where Procurement managers are empowered to act as the sole source and responsible party for all material, equipment, assembly, and tool requirements of a job site.


• Develops operational metrics to effectively track business efficiencies.


• Applies 80/20 principles to business unit operations.


• Effectively delegates tasks to appropriate parties; clearly communicates needs and expectations. Measures and monitors the work of individual direct reports and/or collective team/taskforce team(s).


• Provides frequent and clear feedback to direct reports, offers clear direction, and ensures direct reports are sure about their goals.


• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.



SURGE your career forward!

Employees at FTI grow faster because they are a part of a nationally leading team of electrical planners, engineers, designers, electricians, and business professionals.

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  Your Personal Growth : Build your career path by taking advantage of our industry leading training and leadership development programs.
  
  


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  Leverage Technology : Our virtual design and build programs that offer the latest in robotic total stations, 3D scanning, virtual and augmented reality and drone surveillance and assessment.
  
  


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  Uncompromised Safety : When we see others in our space averaging 2.7 safety rating and ours average .42, you know that we value you and your safety above all else.
  
  

We offer competitive, merit-based wages; career path development and flexible and a robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training, tuition reimbursement and a top-notch wellness program.


We pride ourselves on a "Ground up Growth" mentality that puts you in the spotlight. Becoming a member of the FTI team means you've officially put yourself in the driver's seat of your career. Through our career development and continued education programs, you'll have options to position yourself for success.


FTI is a "Merit to the Core" organization, and we pride ourselves on our ability to reward and recognize top performers.



BENEFITS ARE THE GAME CHANGER

FTI enriches the lives of its employees through industry-leading total rewards. Our compensation, benefits, time off, and wellness programs are designed to reward individual results that create team success, improve financial security for our employees and their families, and encourage healthy lifestyles. As an eligible employee*, your programs include:

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  Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  
  


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  Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
  
  


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  Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  
  


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  Award-Winning Wellness Program and Incentives
  
  


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  401(k) Retirement & 401(a) Profit Sharing Plans
  
  


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  Paid Time Off
  
  


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  Performance Incentives/Bonuses
  
  


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  Tuition Reimbursement
  
  


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  And so much more!
  
  

*Regular/Full-Time Employees are eligible for FTI benefit programs.


We stand strong in our values as we work to Create World-Class Opportunities to Succeed through:

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  Uncompromised focus on keeping people SAFE.
  
  


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  Building TRUST in everything we do.
  
  


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  REDEFINING what's possible.
  
  


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  Rewarding individual results that create TEAM SUCCESS.
  
  

If you're ready to learn more about growing your career with us, apply today!


Faith Technologies, Inc. (FTI) is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer. FTI will not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Faith Technologies, Inc. will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.
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