Head of Global Supply Chain

Head of Global Supply Chain

Industry Type: Commercial Steel Modular Construction

Position: Full-time

iBUILT is transforming the way the world builds by integrating technology, standardized design and industrialized offsite manufacturing to deliver better quality buildings, more safely, quickly and efficiently. We are rethinking the entire design, development and construction process and developing a state-of-the-art technology platform that will seamlessly integrate planning, design, detailing, offsite manufacturing and onsite assembly to create buildings that are more sustainable, meet the highest standards nationally, and are “smarter” than those that result from a traditional development approach.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with extensive global sourcing experience in building supplies and the construction vertical to join our team of world-class subject matter experts as Head of Global Supply Chain. Your remit will be to:

Overhaul our procurement and supply chain strategy, protocols and procedures, introducing best practices in every aspect of our supply chain management and procurement processes including procurement, inventory management, global logistics, administrative processes, office premises, customs, tariffs, insurances, etc.

Work hand in hand with our technology team to develop and oversee the implementation of a fully digitized global procurement approach that will include two-way automated communication for pricing, ordering and inventory management, using our existing (Procore and Sage 300 along with new enterprise and productions management software systems.

Identify and qualify best-in-class suppliers from across the globe, negotiate appropriate agreements to assure quality, service and price stability and implement policies and practices to build and maintain successful partner relationships

Collaborate with our manufacturing, finance operations, engineering, business development and other functional teams in order to optimize your department’s contribution to iBUILT’s overall success.

Define supply chain metrics performance metrics for measurement, comparison and evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost, quality, and forecasts.

Review and update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.

Requirements and Qualifications

8+ years of global supply chain and sourcing experience in building materials and the construction industry

Experience and prior success with digital procurement and supply chain management systems and have hands on experience with supply chain management software including Procore, Sage 300 and ERP programs (enterprise level preferred)

Familiarity with procedural best practices in international procurement and SCM; APICS certification a plus

Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success

Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

Ability to lead, train and mentor employees

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Architecture, Engineering, Business Systems, or Supply Chain Management. MBA or equivalent master’s degree preferred

Language: English required

iBUILT offers a competitive salary and benefits package – as well as a once in a lifetime opportunity to wake up every day knowing that you are an important and valued part of a passionate team of professionals on a mission to change the world!

If you want to join a team of superstars – and if you know that you have what it takes to get the job done – then we welcome you to apply with your resume and a letter explaining why you are the perfect candidate for this important and exciting position.