About this role
Job Description
At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Manages procurement operations supporting project and operational purchasing activities across assigned scope. Leads procurement professionals and establishes routines to ensure consistent execution of purchasing, expediting, supplier coordination, and documentation workflows. Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement priorities with schedule, cost, and risk requirements. Oversees performance management, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve procurement effectiveness and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Leads and manages procurement team members, including workload planning, coaching, performance management, and development.
Oversees procurement execution across assigned scope, including purchasing, expediting, supplier coordination, and documentation requirements.
Establishes operating routines for procurement reporting, issue escalation, and stakeholder communication.
Partners with sourcing, risk, finance, and operations stakeholders to align procurement actions with commercial and project requirements.
Reviews and supports resolution of escalated supplier and procurement issues, including quality, delivery, and documentation constraints.
Monitors procurement performance metrics and implements process improvements to enhance cycle time, accuracy, and compliance.
Supports implementation and adoption of procurement tools and systems to improve standardization and reporting.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations required.
2-4 years of experience leading teams or managing procurement workstreams required.
Experience using procurement systems and ERP tools required.
Certifications and Licenses:
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or similar certification preferred.
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DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers .