Purchasing Director

Purchasing Director

The Purchasing Director leads Corvant's enterprise-wide purchasing and supply chain strategy for the HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical materials, equipment, and subcontracted services that support our mission-critical commercial and industrial projects. This role owns vendor strategy, cost control, and supply continuity risk management, and partners closely with Operations, Project Management, and Finance to ensure the right materials arrive at the right place, at the right time, at the right cost. This position may be based in either the Atlanta, GA or DallasFort Worth, TX area. Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of these locations.

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

Develop and execute enterprise-wide purchasing strategy for HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical equipment, materials, and subcontracted labor

Identify, evaluate, and negotiate agreements with key suppliers and manufacturers, including national/regional pricing agreements

Build and maintain a resilient, diversified supplier base to protect against material shortages and lead-time volatility

Lead high-value contract negotiations and manage supplier relationships at the executive level

Cost Control & Budget Oversight

Own the purchasing budget and drive company-wide cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives

Monitor commodity and material market trends and proactively adjust sourcing strategy in response

Partner with Finance and Estimating to ensure accurate material cost forecasting for bids and projects

Establish and monitor purchasing policies, approval thresholds, and spend controls

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing team, including Purchasing Managers, Buyers, Purchasing Agents, and the Supply Chain Analyst

Set team goals, performance standards, and career development plans

Build organizational purchasing capability and bench strength to support company growth

Risk Management & Compliance

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks that could impact mission-critical project timelines

Ensure purchasing practices comply with company policy, contract requirements, and applicable regulations

Develop contingency and expediting plans for critical, long-lead-time, or single-source materials

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with Project Management, Operations, and Field leadership to align purchasing with project schedules

Provide purchasing and market insight to support estimating, bidding, and business development

Report on purchasing performance, cost savings, and supply chain risk to executive leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or related field required; MBA preferred

10+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience, including 5+ years in a purchasing leadership role

Experience in HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, or construction industries strongly preferred; mission-critical/data center experience a plus

Proven track record negotiating high-value supplier and vendor contracts

Strong working knowledge of ERP and procurement systems

Excellent analytical, budgeting, and forecasting skills

Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional influence skills

Corvant is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.