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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Director, Indirect Procurement to join their team. You will lead a large, enterprise-wide spend portfolio. This is a highly visible role for a procurement leader who thrives in hands-on, stakeholder-facing environments and brings deep expertise across transportation, logistics, facilities, and utilities categories. This position offers the opportunity to shape strategy while remaining closely embedded in the business—working directly with executive leadership, plant operations, and cross-functional partners to drive value, resilience, and long-term capability.

The Opportunity:

The Director of Indirect Procurement will own and lead a $1B+ annual indirect spend portfolio, with primary emphasis on:

• Transportation and logistics (3PL – over-the-road and ocean).
• Warehousing and distribution services.
• Utilities, facilities, and site services.

This leader will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that balance cost, service, risk, and scalability across a multi-site manufacturing and operations footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across transportation, logistics, warehousing, utilities, facilities, and related indirect categories.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior executives and site leadership, ensuring procurement is fully embedded in core business decisions.
• Drive total cost of ownership improvements while maintaining service continuity and supply assurance.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and long-term contractual strategies across domestic and international providers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that enable innovation, flexibility, and performance improvement.
• Partner closely with operations, finance, engineering, and HR to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Develop and manage annual value creation targets, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Ensure procurement governance, policies, and standards are consistently applied across the organization.

Leadership & Talent Development:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing indirect procurement team.
• Play an active role in hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for procurement talent.
• Establish clear performance expectations, development plans, and engagement rhythms.
• Foster a hands-on, collaborative culture that values accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a primary procurement interface to executive leadership and senior business stakeholders.
• Navigate complex, sometimes competing priorities across multiple plants and functions.
• Travel to manufacturing sites, vendors, and key stakeholders as needed (approximately 20–25%; majority of sites located in IL/WI).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Significant, progressive leadership experience in indirect procurement within large, complex organizations.
• Deep expertise in transportation procurement (3PL – over-the-road and ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities.
• Proven experience managing and influencing large-scale spend portfolios (approaching or exceeding $1B annually).
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and partner at the senior leadership level.
• Hands-on leadership style with a track record of being embedded in the business.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing, industrial, or asset-intensive environments.
• Background in organizations with mature procurement and sourcing functions.
• Exposure to international suppliers and global sourcing strategies.

Compensation Range: $200,000 - $240,000 + 25% Bonus

Benefits Offered: 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Director, Indirect Procurementlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

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The Vendor Procurement & Carrier Strategy Manager is responsible for leading the sourcing, procurement, onboarding, performance management, and compliance oversight of third-party vendors and transportation carriers supporting Safeway Logistics and ECW operations. This role ensures the organization maintains a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective carrier and vendor network while mitigating operational, financial, legal, and regulatory risks.

The position plays a strategic role in capacity planning, carrier procurement strategy, cost management, and vendor compliance while partnering closely with Operations, Sales, Customer Solutions, Safety, Legal, and Finance teams to support scalable logistics solutions and customer growth.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Procurement & Management

• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of transportation, warehousing, and logistics-related vendors and carriers.
• Negotiate vendor and carrier contracts including pricing structures, service level agreements (SLAs), fuel programs, accessorial schedules, and renewal terms.
• Maintain a centralized vendor and carrier database including contracts, certifications, insurance documentation, compliance records, and performance data.
• Monitor vendor and carrier performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Establish vendor and carrier scorecards to evaluate cost efficiency, service reliability, safety performance, on-time delivery, and claims ratios.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key strategic vendors and carriers to drive performance improvements and operational alignment.

Carrier Procurement & Network Strategy

• Develop and execute a carrier procurement strategy to ensure sufficient transportation capacity for all customer freight, including peak season and surge volume requirements.
• Build and maintain a diverse, reliable carrier network across transportation modes including FTL, LTL, and final mile.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new carriers and brokers to support expanding customer needs while ensuring compliance and service expectations.
• Conduct market analysis on lane rates, capacity trends, and carrier performance to optimize transportation cost and service levels.
• Lead annual and quarterly RFP/RFQ bid events for major transportation lanes and customer programs.
• Develop lane pricing strategies to support competitive customer quotes while protecting company margins.
• Maintain a centralized rate repository for all contracted carriers to ensure accurate and accessible pricing for internal teams.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all vendors and carriers comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and insurance requirements.
• Oversee vendor and carrier onboarding processes including background checks, insurance verification, licensing, and safety documentation.
• Implement a carrier risk management model to identify high-risk vendors or carriers and enforce remediation plans or removal when necessary.
• Partner with Safety and Legal teams to manage claims, incident investigations, and carrier corrective action plans.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reviews related to third-party vendors and carriers.

Capacity Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations and Customer Service teams to forecast freight demand and align carrier capacity accordingly.
• Work closely with Customer Solutions and Operations to match carriers with customer requirements including special handling, temperature-controlled shipments, high-value freight, and time-sensitive deliveries.
• Support Sales teams with carrier network insights during customer onboarding, pricing development, and logistics solution design.
• Lead weekly cross-functional reviews to evaluate capacity planning, carrier performance, and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Develop and track KPIs for carrier and vendor performance including:
• On-time pickup and delivery
• Tender acceptance rates
• Claims frequency
• Safety performance
• Cost efficiency

Reporting & Technology Enablement

• Provide leadership with regular reporting on vendor compliance, carrier performance, cost trends, and risk exposure.
• Implement and leverage logistics technology tools including TMS platforms, carrier portals, and analytics dashboards to improve procurement visibility and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate reporting for leadership to support strategic planning and operational improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vendor procurement, carrier procurement, supply chain management, or logistics operations
• Strong knowledge of transportation compliance and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience managing carrier/vendor contracts, procurement processes, and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience negotiating transportation pricing, carrier agreements, and service contracts
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, sales, and compliance teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in 3PL, transportation management, or warehousing environments
• Familiarity with DOT, FMCSA, safety compliance, and carrier qualification programs
• Experience leading transportation procurement events (RFP/RFQ)
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership capabilities
• Experience using TMS systems, logistics analytics tools, or procurement platforms

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

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Provide professional services in support of unit management in field as specified in the particular job posting. Focus will be in a professional field such as Communications, Marketing, Customer Service, Academic Administration, Event Management, Procurement, etc. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: unit management and staffThis position typically will advise and counsel: unit management and staffThis position will supervise: NA

Job Duty 1 - Support the procurement team in executing various procurement processes, including vendor selection, purchase order creation, and contract management.

Job Duty 2 - Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duty 3 - Ensure that all procurement documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and invoices, are accurately maintained and easily accessible for review and audits.

Job Duty 4 - Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to coordinate the timely delivery of goods and services, addressing any delays or issues that arise.

Job Duty 5 - Track procurement expenditures against the budget, reporting any discrepancies and assisting in the implementation of corrective actions.

Job Duty 6 - Assist in evaluating supplier performance by gathering feedback from internal stakeholders and analyzing delivery timelines, quality, and service levels.

Job Duty 7 - Compile and prepare reports on procurement activities, including spending trends, supplier performance, and compliance with policies and procedures.

Job Duty 8 - Serve as a point of contact between suppliers and internal departments, facilitating communication and ensuring that procurement-related inquiries are addressed promptly.

Job Duty 9 - Support the onboarding and training of new procurement staff, providing guidance on procurement processes and best practices.

Job Duty 10- Attend procurement meetings and contribute to discussions regarding procurement strategies, supplier evaluations, and process improvements.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
Position requires the ability to pass a drug/alcohol pre-screening; may require working competently with dangerous materials and in a dangerous environment, such as around or on rotating machinery, live electrical circuits, hazardous materials, high-pressure liquids and gas, and bot surfaces. In addition, it may require lifting heavy objects of up to 75 pounds, and working in confined spaces, noisy environments, and elevated locations (such as climbing extension ladder and other types of ladders; or using scaffolding) either inside or outside of a building. During adverse weather, activities may require extensive after hours work or callback. This job may require wearing a full-face respirator in accordance with Georgia Tech campus policies and procedures. This job will require some evening hours and hours during peak times, as well as being a part of an on-duty rotation.

Required Experience
Up to two years of job related experience

SKILLS
This job requires application of professional principles, processes and practices; application of regulations; utilization of basic and advanced computer applications including those specific to areas of responsibility; communication skills.

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Indirect Procurement Senior Manager for our First Quality Products Company located in McElhattan, PA. This position may be based out of our Central PA site (McElhattan, PA & Lewistown, PA) or Macon, GA.

This position will be responsible for leading the indirect procurement department covering all FQ Absorbent Hygiene companies (AbHy). The individual in this role will manage strategic sourcing initiatives, approve spend in certain categories, work closely with other functional department team members to standardize and streamline spend, lead negotiations with vendors, and collaborate across AbHy plants to ensure consistency of processes and purchases to leverage spend and deliver the best overall value for FQ. Must have the ability to travel roughly 30% of time to AbHy locations.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Direct/coordinate the procurement of indirect materials, supplies, spare parts, and services (MRO) needed to support operations for all AbHy plants by promoting collaboration across AbHy indirect buyers and functional departments to find synergies and negotiate aggregated volumes to achieve commercial benefits
• Represent FQ by developing strategic relationships with key suppliers. This includes sourcing and negotiating strategies along with leading the internal process and obtaining alignment with cross functional stakeholders
• Design and implement policies and procedures for the indirect procurement department that are consistent with the overall FQ purchasing policies.
• Identify and track cost savings initiatives including dollar savings and process improvements within the indirect procurement department and with functional departments to support FQ’s Funding the Growth (FTG) efforts
• Lead and manage a team of indirect buyers across multiple locations, providing training, supervision, direction, and guidance.
• Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics covering procurement activities including but not limited to buyer activity levels, categorized spend, requisition activity, and internal order placement performance.
• Approve requisitions across multiple plants in specific categories of spend to ensure the requisitioned item or service is accurate in need and scope, interface heavily with the requisitioning department to resolve questions and thoroughly vet the spend, and provide analytics to support the spend with documented notes and summaries to leadership, and.
• Participate in the development of cost-effective parts, equipment, and substitute equipment while maintaining quality and safety.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within the procurement department and other functional departments, finance, and plant leadership to ensure alignment of goals and objectives and cost savings initiatives.
• Research and identify vendors of spare parts, supplies, services, and other goods to assess for potential inclusion in competitive bidding to continually strengthen the FQ vendor selection options.
• Create or assist in creating procurement documentation such as requisition summaries to support spend, executive summaries, RFI’s, RFP’s and RFQ’s, and other spend and sourcing analytical reports.
• Build and develop our digital roadmap to drive automation, efficiency, insights, and cost effectiveness
• Position will require 30% travel.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management / supply chain or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing operations, with negotiating, cost analysis, and supply chain or procurement experience preferred.
• Strong and effective communicator, both oral and written, who can articulate and clearly convey information with good interpersonal and leadership skills while interfacing with all levels of FQ’s organization structure.
• Experience in supervising and leading a team of employees is ideal.
• Demonstrated experience with business relationship development and excellent customer service.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving and process optimization abilities while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a solid team player with ability to lead a team successfully with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of procurement functions and ERP systems, SAP and Hexagon EAM, strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with heavy emphasis on advanced Excel skills.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• ...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at to complete our online application.

Procurement Category Lead - Boston, MA

We are seeking candidates for a Procurement Category Lead position with a highly successful financial services firm located just South of Boston, MA. The Procurement Category Lead will join the Global Professional Services Procurement team. This role combines hands-on strategic sourcing leadership with category strategy development across key professional services areas including Consulting, Marketing, HR, and Legal. This individual will bring deep sourcing expertise and best-in-class procurement practices to manage end-to-end sourcing, negotiations, and supplier engagement, while also contributing to the development and execution of category strategies that deliver cost savings and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience, preferably within professional services procurement. 

This is a 6-month contract position that will pay $64-74/hr (depending on experience) within a 40-hour workweek. This position is required to be onsite 4 days per week in their office.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing for Professional Services (Consulting, Marketing, HR, Legal).

• Manage RFx processes, competitive bidding, and complex contract negotiations.

• Partner with legal to ensure contract compliance and execute preferred supplier programs, pricing, and rate cards.

• Drive cost savings, P&L impact, and operational efficiencies through strategic sourcing and demand management.

• Negotiate complex commercial agreements with large professional service providers.

• Conduct spend analysis, supplier performance reviews, and multi-year category strategy development.

• Manage multiple sourcing projects, cross-functional teams, and internal client relationships.

• Oversee supplier onboarding, preferred supplier relationships, and procurement issue resolution.

• Maintain compliance with regulatory, procurement policies, and internal processes; identify process improvements.

• Support development and mentorship of team members.

• Contribute significantly to P&L savings and cost avoidance initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

• 8-10+ years of strategic sourcing experience, specifically within Professional Services procurement.

• Experience sourcing across one or more of the following categories: Consulting, HR, Marketing, or Legal services.

• Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and P&L impact through strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Strong commercial negotiation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

• Proven experience negotiating with large professional services providers.

• Experience developing and executing category strategies.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, risk management, information security, and payables processes.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
  Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships diplomatically.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume to Olivia at  

IND123

**Contract position**

The Category Manager leads implementation of category procurement strategy, developed in partnership with Category Directors and high-level business stakeholders. This role oversees the execution of the end- to-end procurement process, ensuring excellence in all activities and compliance to policy. The Category Manager is responsible for assisting leadership in identifying workforce planning needs.

This hybrid (2 days in office) position will report to the Agencies and Media Category Lead, based in the Smyrna GA location.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with business or functional stakeholder leads to develop and align category-specific procurement strategies and contribute to the development of a comprehensive annual strategic plan for the relevant category, incorporating category strategies that align with overall business goals.
• Relay insights and market intelligence from team analysis to Category Lead to inform strategic decision-making, staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics.
• Manage strategic value drivers with key category suppliers to secure collaborative partnerships that challenge the status quo to achieve cost savings, optimize processes, and enhance overall procurement value.
• Manage and monitor supplier performance on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance
• (ESG) measures, working alongside suppliers to enhance sustainable and responsible sourcing practices.
• Enable Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies, driving innovation with key category suppliers and collaborating to enact creative and cutting-edge solutions to deliver on long-term business needs.
• Implement mitigation strategies to proactively manage procurement risk across the relevant category, overseeing process and policy compliance.
• Ensure effective project management from initiation to completion, managing and driving cross-functional teams to deliver strategic category-related projects.
• Implement opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains, leveraging data analytics to develop long-term continuous improvement programs that achieve strategic objectives.
• Assist with the end-to-end procurement process from sourcing strategy to contract negotiation and execution, enabling negotiations with category suppliers and facilitating decisions by conducting required analysis and preparation.
• Monitor and report progress toward performance targets. Identify capability gaps and assist in developing focused action plans to address workforce requirements and team needs.

Accountabilities

Strategic Guidance

• Drive consistent execution of the Category Strategy throughout internal (UCB) and external (supplier) stakeholder interaction; identify any realignment or revisions as needed
• Provide insights from market trends, competitive landscape and the dynamics within Agency Industry, and interaction with the business, to inform evolution of the Strategy
• Develop and evolve supplier segmentation
• Develop commercial relationship models in line with the business strategy
• Ensure standard frameworks for sustainability assessment within the spend category are populated

Stakeholder Engagement and Process Support

• Independently manage Requests for Information/Proposals/Quotes as needed to support US business needs
• Provide fact-based sourcing recommendation for supplier selection, inclusion or exclusion
• Adept in implementing complex projects with a focus on effective change management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and synergies across the eco-system
• Ensure sustainability is included as a criteria for Supplier selection

Supplier Management

• Strong capacity and experience building and managing collaborative supplier relationships, aligning procurement activities with business need and category strategy.
• Safeguards the KPI’s and SLA’s as negotiated in the contracts
• Supports assessment of commercial performance within the spend category
• Acts as an escalation point for selected suppliers
• Ensure sustainability assessment meets Sustainability targets or flag for improvement
• Identify potential suppliers as Preferred Agencies and facilitate contract modifications to achieve this designation, and support existing Preferred Agencies to maintain designation contracting
• Ensure collaboration with Legal and other internal departments when needed for contract completion
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers
• Ensures risk management strategies are embedded into contracts (when applicable)
• Ensure sustainability is embedded into contracts
• Share and support plans for commercial risk contingencies

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in strategic Procurement roles
• Relevant experience with Agencies (Creative, Medical Communications, Media) or Marketing Category
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred
• Tactical expertise in category management, including market
• analysis, cost and financial assessment, ensuring strategic and informed procurement decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, facilitating empathetic interactions, effective communication, and robust relationship-building across a matrixed organization.
• Able to adapt and thrive in a dynamic team environment, operating in a cross-functional organization
• Strong communication skills and ability to build lasting business relationships
• Project management: overlapping tasks, projects, timelines, and deliverables
• Adept in drafting, negotiating, reviewing and managing contracts; understanding of relevant legal terms and business risks or implications
• Familiarity with procurement and finance tools and platforms [SAP/Ariba, PowerBI, Globality, Icertis (contracts)]
• Proficient in Category data/spend analysis and forecasting, market assessment, forward thinking and “connecting dots”
• Ability to think creatively, influence without authority, promote change with internal and external stakeholders
• Embrace inclusion and collaboration

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About Consolidated Distribution Company (CDC)

Clayco’s Consolidated Distribution Company (CDC) uses its extensive relationships to secure competitive pricing and product availability. By negotiating with top brands and manufacturers, CDC provides cost-effective solutions for construction equipment, materials, and finishes. It excels in managing complex projects through strategic sourcing and mass purchasing, offering integrated design, and purchasing power for both internal and external clients.

The Role We Want You For

As the Project Engineer (Mechanical Procurement), you will support the CDC team in developing competitive HVAC/mechanical estimates and procurement plans, sourcing equipment and materials, and building relationships with manufacturers, reps, and subcontract partners. You will work closely with Clayco project teams, design partners, and the technical group to confirm specified systems meet performance requirements, project standards, and budget. You will help identify lead-time risks early and contribute to winning work through accurate takeoffs, pricing, and value options.

The Specifics of the Role

• Perform mechanical/HVAC takeoffs and quantity surveys (major HVAC equipment and other mechanical equipment and systems) and develop detailed procurement estimates.
• Solicit, level, and validate supplier/manufacturer quotes; confirm scope, inclusions/exclusions, alternates, and delivery assumptions.
• Support intercompany sales efforts by engaging OEMs, reps, and distributors, maintaining pricing intelligence, and helping identify new procurement opportunities.
• Evaluate bills of material for completeness and accuracy; flag gaps, long-lead items, and coordination concerns (power, controls, structural, seismic, space/clearances).
• Assist with contract review from a procurement perspective (commercial terms, freight, taxes, escalation, liquidated damages, warranty, service/startup).
• Gather and prepare submittal packages (equipment schedules, cut sheets, performance data, controls narratives) and track reviews/returns to keep the buyout schedule on track.
• Create purchase requisitions / product lists and support purchase order and change order preparation with clear scope and quantities.
• Track orders and logistics (lead times, releases, fabrication, shipping, storage); coordinate with the project team on site constraints and delivery windows.
• Maintain procurement documentation (quote logs, bid tabs, vendor correspondence) and support closeout deliverables as assigned (warranties, O&M manuals, spare parts).

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction and HVAC systems/equipment; able to read plans/specs and speak the language of engineers, contractors, and OEMs.
• 5+ years of procurement experience preferred; or equivalent combination of mechanical/HVAC field, estimating, or project support experience with demonstrated procurement capability.
• Experience with estimating/takeoffs, bid leveling, and vendor communication; detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Working knowledge of construction fundamentals, coordination practices, and project documentation (submittals, RFIs, change orders).
• Comfortable negotiating with suppliers and understanding commercial terms; proficient with Excel and procurement/PM tools.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure serves the world’s largest cloud and internet companies with both ready-for-occupancy and build-to-suit data center campuses that are designed for density. Privately held and backed by committed equity to fund an aggregate amount of over USD $16.5 billion in development, EdgeCore enables hyperscale customer requirements by proactively investing in regions that provide the land and power necessary to support and scale AI and cloud technology. While working thoughtfully with the communities in which we do business, our data center campuses are built at scale to meet key performance specifications, safety metrics and sustainability objectives. EdgeCore has data center campuses in six North American markets with plans to expand into new regions in 2026 and beyond. For more information, please visit .

Career Opportunity

EdgeCore is seeking a motivated Procurement Analyst to join its high-performing and growing Procurement team. This position will report directly to the Director of Procurement and will perform procurement and sourcing analysis, tactical buying, contract management and supplier management across the company. This individual will act as the procurement right hand for EdgeCore’s Design & Construction team.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute EdgeCore’s procurement strategy, including system and process optimization, sourcing, purchasing, and contract management
• Oversee tactical procurement activities, partnering with multiple business unit owners on RFP creation, vendor selection, contract negotiation, order implementation including delivery/ service tracking and overall supplier management
• Prioritize and balance stakeholder needs and client delivery timelines while also adhering to procurement processes
• Manage purchase requisitions and triage to the appropriate sourcing process based on spend and project complexity
• Drive supplier performance management initiatives, including coordinating regular supplier evaluations and Quarterly Business Reviews for key suppliers
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost reduction and supplier efficiency opportunities
• Support procurement policy development and drive consistent adoption and execution
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with EdgeCore’s culture of integrity, quality, consistency, and corporate confidentiality
• Security is a shared responsibility. All employees are required to comply with company security policies and procedures and to help protect company information, systems, and assets in the course of their daily work.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Construction, Engineering or a similar field is preferred, but not required
• 1 - 3 years of experience in procurement, contract management, or similar professional experience. Experience in data centers, real estate, construction, architecture, site operations or facilities will also be an advantage.
• Strong understanding or willingness to learn sourcing activities from site development through construction turnover including but not limited to designers, architects, engineers, and general contractors.
• Experience working in E-Builder and/or Coupa is advantageous but not required.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information in a compelling and concise format.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure setting.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, discretion, confidentiality, and good judgement in handling sensitive and confidential matters and documentation.
• Detail oriented strategic thinker.
• A team player with a strong and natural affinity for learning.
• Self-starter with high- initiative, accountability, and motivation.

What We Offer

• Onsite position based in Denver, CO, with free parking
• Full-time salaried, exempt role: Includes equity compensation and a performance-based annual bonus.
• Annual base salary range: $70,000 - $90,000, depending on experience and location.
• In-office expectations: This role requires in-office presence four days per week.
• Travel: 10%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance: Includes a $0-premium medical plan option (employee only option).
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Spending Account: Health & Dependent Care FSA, Limited-Purpose FSA, and an HSA with a company contribution.
• Paid time off: 120 hours of annual paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 7 sick days, and 8 hours of volunteer time annually.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company contribution.
• Life and disability insurance: Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Parental leave: Paid parental leave for eligible new parents, available after meeting service requirements.
• Employee assistance program (EAP): Confidential support services for employees and their families, including counseling, financial guidance, and legal resources.
• Educational assistance: Company-sponsored educational reimbursement for approved courses and certifications.
• Employee support & discounts: Access to company-sponsored discount programs and employee well-being resources.

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure serves the world’s largest cloud and internet companies with both ready-for-occupancy and build-to-suit data center campuses that are designed for density. Privately held and backed by committed equity to fund an aggregate amount of over USD $16.5 billion in development, EdgeCore enables hyperscale customer requirements by proactively investing in regions that provide the land and power necessary to support and scale AI and cloud technology. While working thoughtfully with the communities in which we do business, our data center campuses are built at scale to meet key performance specifications, safety metrics and sustainability objectives. EdgeCore has data center campuses in six North American markets with plans to expand into new regions in 2026 and beyond. For more information, please visit .

This position is open to candidates located in or willing to work from the Sterling, VA or Denver, CO areas.

Career Opportunity

EdgeCore is seeking an experienced Procurement Associate to join its high-performing and growing Procurement team. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Procurement and will perform procurement and sourcing analysis, tactical buying, contract management and supplier management across the company. This individual will act as the procurement right hand for EdgeCore’s Design & Construction team.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute EdgeCore’s procurement strategy, including system and process optimization, sourcing, purchasing, and contract management
• Oversee tactical procurement activities, partnering with multiple business unit owners on RFP creation, vendor selection, contract negotiation, order implementation including delivery/ service tracking and overall supplier management
• Prioritize and balance stakeholder needs and client delivery timelines while also adhering to procurement processes
• Manage purchase requisitions and triage to the appropriate sourcing process based on spend and project complexity
• Drive supplier performance management initiatives, including coordinating regular supplier evaluations and Quarterly Business Reviews for key suppliers
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost reduction and supplier efficiency opportunities
• Support procurement policy development and drive consistent adoption and execution
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with EdgeCore’s culture of integrity, quality, consistency, and corporate confidentiality
• Security is a shared responsibility. All employees are required to comply with company security policies and procedures and to help protect company information, systems, and assets in the course of their daily work.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Construction, Engineering or a similar field is preferred, but not required
• 3 - 5 years of experience in procurement, contract management, or similar professional experience. Experience in data centers, real estate, construction, architecture, site operations or facilities will also be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of sourcing activities from site development through construction turnover including but not limited to designers, architects, engineers, and general contractors.
• Experience working in E-Builder and/or Coupa is advantageous but not required.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information in a compelling and concise format.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure setting.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, discretion, confidentiality, and good judgement in handling sensitive and confidential matters and documentation.
• Detail oriented strategic thinker.
• A team player with a strong and natural affinity for learning.
• Self-starter with high- initiative, accountability, and motivation.

What We Offer

• Onsite position based in either Sterling, VA or Denver, CO with free parking.
• Full-time salaried, exempt role: Includes equity compensation and a performance-based annual bonus.
• Annual base salary range: $85,000 - $112,000, depending on experience and location.
• In-office expectations: This role requires in-office presence four days per week.
• Travel: 10%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance: Includes a $0-premium medical plan option (employee only option).
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Spending Account: Health & Dependent Care FSA, Limited-Purpose FSA, and an HSA with a company contribution.
• Paid time off: 120 hours of annual paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 7 sick days, and 8 hours of volunteer time annually.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company contribution.
• Life and disability insurance: Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Parental leave: Paid parental leave for eligible new parents, available after meeting service requirements.
• Employee assistance program (EAP): Confidential support services for employees and their families, including counseling, financial guidance, and legal resources.
• Educational assistance: Company-sponsored educational reimbursement for approved courses and certifications.
• Employee support & discounts: Access to company-sponsored discount programs and employee well-being resources.