Director of Purchasing

Since 1977, Fabcon has been providing manufacturing services to a diverse range of customers and industries based in both domestic and international markets earning a stellar reputation for ISO certified quality products and customer support. The company is now a “One Stop” resource with a vertically integrated manufacturing facility that includes engineering design services, precision sheet metal, machining, electronic assembly, powder coat, paint, silk screen, final assembly & test as well as worldwide logistics.

The Role

We're looking for a Director of Procurement to own the overall supply chain strategy. This is a hands-on leadership role — you'll be negotiating with steel and aluminum suppliers, managing capacity and lead-time risk across a fast-growing, project-driven backlog, and building out a procurement function that can scale with a business riding the data center buildout wave.

What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end procurement strategy for raw materials (cold-rolled/hot-rolled steel, aluminum, stainless), hardware, finishing (powder coat, plating), and outside services (laser cutting, welding, machining)
• Negotiate and manage supply agreements with steel/aluminum mills, service centers, and finishing partners to secure pricing and capacity in a tight, project-driven demand environment
• Lead supplier qualification, approval, and performance management, including UL-listed component sourcing where required for data center electrical/enclosure products
• Manage supplier and commodity risk across steel/aluminum price volatility and constrained mill lead times
• Partner with Engineering and Project Management to align procurement timing with project schedules, submittals, and customer-driven design changes
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives without compromising quality, code compliance, or delivery
• Build and mentor a team of buyers/planners; establish procurement processes, KPIs, and reporting
• Manage inventory and buy-ahead strategy across raw materials, WIP, and project-specific components to protect customer delivery dates
• Collaborate with Finance and Estimating on cost forecasting, project bid support, and supplier payment terms
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, quality standards, and customer specifications (e.g., UL, NEMA, customer-specific data center standards)

What You Bring

• 8+ years in procurement/supply chain, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
• Experience in metal fabrication, structural steel, electrical enclosures, or another project-based manufacturing environment; data center or mission-critical construction exposure a strong plus
• Direct experience negotiating with steel/aluminum mills or service centers and managing commodity price risk
• Familiarity with UL listing requirements and code-driven sourcing for electrical/enclosure products a plus
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, JobBOSS, Global Shop, or similar)
• Strong negotiation skills and comfort managing supplier relationships in a capacity-constrained, high-growth environment
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience); CPSM/CPM a plus

Competitive compensation package starting at $130,000