Director, Supply Chain

People Leadership. Lead, coach, and grow a team of category managers and supply chain execution professionals; set priorities and success measures, build bench strength and succession depth, and manage headcount planning including vendor-to-full-time conversions and position control. Category Strategy and Execution. Own sourcing strategy and execution across general contractor, design, commissioning, IT infrastructure, and services categories, as well as owner-furnished contractor-installed equipment covering electrical and mechanical infrastructure. Commercial Negotiation and Contracting. Lead request-for-proposal development, contract execution, change order governance, and commercial negotiation across capital and operations spend; hold approval authority and ensure consistent contract standards across all campuses in the portfolio. Supplier Performance Management. Own supplier performance management across capital and operations categories, including corrective action plans, escalation ownership, and the monthly and quarterly business review governance that keeps executive engagement with strategic suppliers coordinated and proactive. Governance and Compliance. Centralize supply chain engagement so sourcing processes, negotiation approaches, contract standards, and escalation paths are consistent; act as the single accountable owner for supplier relationships and market intelligence across the program. Cross-Functional Partnership. Partner with construction, operations, engineering, finance, legal, and security teams and represent supply chain in executive forums, business reviews, and customer-facing governance rhythms. Maintenance and Repair Contracting. Oversee the operations contracting portfolio, including maintenance and repair renewals, service-level structures, and the transition of contracting models as regions move from construction into steady-state operations. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 8+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, Sales & Operations Planning, material requirement planning systems and tools, quantitative & qualitative analysis in cross functional or organizational enterprise environment, or related experience OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 6+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, Sales & Operations Planning, material requirement planning systems and tools, quantitative & qualitative analysis in cross functional or organizational enterprise environment, or related experience OR equivalent experience. Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport. 10+ years of supply chain, sourcing, or category management experience, including construction, engineering, procurement, and construction delivery or industrial facilities in an owner's role. Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team of category managers or supply chain professionals. Depth in contract execution, request-for-proposal development, change order governance, and commercial negotiation at scale. Experience owning supplier performance management, corrective action, and executive supplier governance through monthly and quarterly business reviews. Experience operating in regulated, secure, or cleared environments with strict information handling requirements. Strong written and verbal communication with executive audiences, and a track record of centralizing fragmented sourcing activity into a single governance model.