Director of Procurement

Description

Company Overview: 

Integrated Water Services (IWS) is revolutionizing water! For over 20 years, we have been at the forefront of transforming water challenges into sustainable solutions. Our team of passionate innovators designs and builds cutting-edge water and wastewater treatment systems that protect communities and the environment. From bustling cities to remote regions, we are making a real, positive impact on the world.

We are not just engineers and builders; we are problem solvers, creators, and environmental stewards. Join us in building a better future, one water drop at a time.

Position Overview: 

The Director of Procurement will build and lead the procurement function for Integrated Water Services (IWS), a private equity backed engineered products platform, driving cost efficiency, process improvements, and supplier performance across a vertically integrated engineering and production organization. This hybrid role is based in Austin, TX (2–3 days/week onsite).

Responsibilities:  

• Establish and scale the procurement function to support production and engineering teams.
• Develop sourcing strategies and analyze supply markets to optimize value and mitigate risk.
• Negotiate NDAs, Terms & Conditions, Statements of Work, and complex supplier agreements.
• Consolidate spend, leverage national accounts, and pursue enterprise-wide cost savings.
• Implement continuous cost improvements and support operational efficiency targets.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships with defined KPIs and performance reviews.
• Oversee purchasing, logistics, materials management, and procurement processes.
• Partner cross-functionally with various stakeholders across the entire organization including, but not limited to Finance, Product 
• Management and Manufacturing.
• Develop, document, and lead implementation of functional processes. 
• Drive adoption of ERP to support functional processes. 
• Evaluate supplier performance, address issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Analyze purchasing trends and market data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead special projects and support broader operational initiatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement experience including a background in discrete manufacturing.  
• Background in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and purchasing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end source-to-pay processes and best practices.
• Familiarity with the APICS Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Model. APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) a plus.
• Experience with direct and indirect procurement; ERP systems (NetSuite), Excel.

Attributes: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Drive for results. 
• Proven leadership of small teams with measurable process improvements.
• Ability to lead high-impact change initiatives.
• Attention to Detail.
• Organized.
• Getting Work Done Through Others.
• Presentation Skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Integrity and Trust.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and incentive compensation plans
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD)
• Paid time off (PTO) to recharge and explore
• 401(k) retirement plan to secure your future

Plus, an opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career!

Base Salary: $60,000 - $75,000

*The provided base salary range is used nationally. The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

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IWS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, or sexual orientation.