Director, Mechanical Procurement

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The Director Mechanical Procurement is responsible for leading all strategic sourcing and supplier management activities in support of the companys mechanical operations including railcar and locomotive components maintenance and repair services and mechanical facilities across all Genesee & Wyoming regions and subsidiary railroads. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for mechanical procurement balancing long-term sourcing strategy with day-to-day execution governance and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership

In coordination with Procurement and Mechanical regional and railroad leadership develop and execute category strategies for mechanical spend including railcar components locomotive components MRO materials outsourced repairs and mechanical facility services.
Lead supplier sourcing activities including RFPs RFQs negotiations and contract award recommendations.
Identify and drive cost optimization value creation and risk mitigation initiatives aligned with mechanical reliability and operational uptime.
Establish sourcing strategies that balance short-term operational needs with longâ-termâ supply continuity and total cost of ownership.

Supplier Management & Commercial Governance

Serve as the primary commercial liaison for mechanical suppliers.
Lead supplier performance management including cost quality delivery service and compliance metrics.
Manage contract lifecycle activities including contract development renewals amendments and enforcement of commercial terms.
Identify and address supplier risks related to capacity quality financial stability and regulatory compliance.

Procurement Operations & Transactional Oversight

As a procurement systems expert provide oversight and support for requisition and purchase order processing including:

Review correction and finalization of requisitions and POs
Ensuring pricing accuracy contractual alignment and policy compliance
Resolving issues that could delay material availability or services
Identifying addressing and/or troubleshooting procurement system-related issues

Act as the escalation point for complex or high-âimpact procurement issues affecting mechanical operations.
Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues tied to mechanical spend.

Subject Matter Expertise & Stakeholder Partnership

Serve as the recognized internal expert on mechanical procurement supplier markets and commercial best practices.
Serve as an internal expert and resource in addressing procurement system issues concerns and training needs.
Partner closely with Mechanical leaders at the regional and railroad level to understand and address demand drivers maintenance strategies emerging needs and supplier/supply chain deficiencies.
Provide cross-functional support guidance and mentorship to procurement staff.
Support audits regulatory reviews and internal controls related to procurement activities.

Process Improvement & Systems

Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes tools and controls related to mechanical sourcing and purchasing.
Ensure consistent application of procurement policies and governance standards.
Support enhancements to ERP sourcing or contract management systems as they relate to mechanical procurement and procurement processes more broadly.

Required Education and/or Credentials

Bachelors degree in related field or a minimum of seven years of related procurement and/or supply chain experience preferably in support of mechanical operations in the rail industry.

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.

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SummaryThe Director Mechanical Procurement is responsible for leading all strategic sourcing and supplier management activities in support of the companys mechanical operations including railcar and locomotive components maintenance and repair services and mechanical facilities across all Genesee & ...