Director of Strategic and Technical Procurement- Electrical and Modular

Description

The Director Strategic & Technical Procurement is a highly visible enterprise leadership role for a procurement executive who thrives at the intersection of strategy technical expertise and business impact. This role owns the sourcing selection and governance of complex electrical modular and engineered materials that directly influence project performance cost and risk across construction fabrication and manufacturing operations. As the strategic authority for assigned product categories you will shape long-term supplier and product strategies set technical and procurement standards and partner closely with executive leadership estimating engineering and operations to drive cost optimization supply continuity and innovation at scale. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead high-impact decisions influence multiple business units through expertise and credibility and build scalable procurement capabilities that support growth operational excellence and long-term competitive advantage.

Self. Made. At RK

At RK Self. Made. isnt a tagline its how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability confidence and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines solve real-world challenges and grow through hands-on work that truly matters.

RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together we deliver construction fabrication manufacturing and building services with a focus on safety quality and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship complexity and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects mentorship from experienced builders and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University accredited apprenticeships competitive benefits and deep community investment RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary

The Director Strategic & Technical Procurement provides enterprise leadership for the sourcing selection and governance of technically complex and high-impact electrical and modular materials equipment and services across construction fabrication and manufacturing operations. This role owns the strategic procurement direction for assigned product categories ensuring supply continuity cost optimization technical compliance and risk mitigation in support of business growth and operational excellence.

This role partners closely with executive leadership estimating engineering operations and supply chain teams to set standards identify cost optimization opportunities approve solutions and drive long-term supplier and product strategies across multiple business units.

Role Responsibilities

Strategic & Enterprise Leadership

• Develop and lead the enterprise-wide strategic and technical procurement strategy for assigned product categories aligning sourcing decisions with business financial and operational objectives.

• Serve as the strategic owner for product brand and supplier strategy across all business units.

• Establish procurement standards governance frameworks and approval thresholds related to technical and strategic categories.

Technical & Category Expertise

• Provide executive-level guidance on product and brand selection during estimating engineering and operational planning for complex and high-risk projects.

• Own category roadmaps informed by market trends innovation lifecycle cost supply risk and evolving industry standards.

• Interpret specifications and ensure alignment with technical regulatory and operational requirements across CSI divisions including: o Division 26 Electrical (full SME authority)

• Division 08 Openings

• Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection

• Division 23 HVAC (working knowledge)

• Division 42 Process Heating Cooling and Drying Equipment (working knowledge)

Supplier Strategy & Commercial Ownership

• Lead strategic supplier selection consolidation and long-term partnership development.

• Negotiate complex high-value commercial agreements and serve as escalation point for supplier performance quality or risk issues.

• Drive supplier performance management innovation and ESG alignment.

Cross-Functional Influence

• Partner with executive leadership estimating engineering operations finance and project teams to align procurement strategy with project delivery and financial performance.

• Influence decision-making across multiple business units without direct authority through expertise credibility and governance.

Financial Risk & Performance Accountability

• Accountable for cost optimization supply continuity quality and risk management within assigned categories.

• Define track and report KPIs related to spend supplier performance lead times and risk exposure.

• Proactively assess market conditions capacity constraints and geopolitical or supply chain risks.

People & Function Leadership

• Lead mentor and develop procurement and category management talent as applicable.

• Build scalable processes and capabilities to support growth and increasing technical complexity.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Engineering or a related field required; Masters degree preferred.

• 12 years of progressive experience in procurement category management or supply chain including leadership of strategic or technical categories.

• Deep expertise in electrical materials electrical equipment and modular fabrication within construction or industrial environments.

• Proven experience negotiating complex high-value supplier agreements.

• Strong knowledge of CSI standards particularly Division 26; experience with Divisions 08 and 07 strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise initiatives influence senior stakeholders and drive measurable business outcomes.

• Experience incorporating ESG considerations into sourcing and supplier strategies.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value guiding everything we do each day: Health Safety & Environmental

• Awards: Whether in Construction Manufacturing Fabrication or Service RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

• Development: Through RK University we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company to include leadership and technical learning opportunities we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

RK Industries LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law