RK · 1 day ago
Director of Strategic and Technical Procurement- Electrical and Modular
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expRK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company specializing in construction, fabrication, and manufacturing services. The Director of Strategic & Technical Procurement will lead the sourcing and governance of complex electrical and modular materials, ensuring supply continuity and cost optimization while partnering with executive leadership and various teams to drive procurement strategies.
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Responsibilities
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
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)
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
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
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
Lead, mentor, and develop procurement and category management talent as applicable
Build scalable processes and capabilities to support growth and increasing technical complexity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field required
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
Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and drive measurable business outcomes
Experience incorporating ESG considerations into sourcing and supplier strategies
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience with Divisions 08 and 07 strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being
Hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company
Leadership and technical learning opportunities
Accredited apprentice program
Company
RK
As a second-generation family-owned business, RK Industries (RK) has undergone many evolutions since its incorporation in Colorado in 1985.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jon Kinning
Executive Vice President / COO / Secretary - Co-owner
Marc Paolicelli
SVP/ Chief Customer Officer
Recent News
2025-02-17
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