Director of Strategic and Technical Procurement- Electrical and Modular

The Director, Strategic & Technical Procurement is a highly visible enterprise leadership role for a procurement executive who thrives at the intersection of strategy, technical expertise, and business impact. This role owns the sourcing, selection, and governance of complex electrical, modular, and engineered materials that directly influence project performance, cost, and risk across construction, fabrication, and manufacturing operations. As the strategic authority for assigned product categories, you will shape long-term supplier and product strategies, set technical and procurement standards, and partner closely with executive leadership, estimating, engineering, and operations to drive cost optimization, supply continuity, and innovation at scale. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead high-impact decisions, influence multiple business units through expertise and credibility, and build scalable procurement capabilities that support growth, operational excellence, and long-term competitive advantage.

Self. Made. At RK

At RK, Self. Made. isn’t a tagline, it’s how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters.

RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary

The Director, Strategic & Technical Procurement provides enterprise leadership for the sourcing, selection, and governance of technically complex and high-impact electrical and modular materials, equipment, and services across construction, fabrication, and manufacturing operations. This role owns the strategic procurement direction for assigned product categories, ensuring supply continuity, cost optimization, technical compliance, and risk mitigation in support of business growth and operational excellence. 

This role partners closely with executive leadership, estimating, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to set standards, identify cost optimization opportunities, approve solutions, and drive long-term supplier and product strategies across multiple business units.

Role Responsibilities

 Strategic & Enterprise Leadership

• Develop and lead the enterprise-wide strategic and technical procurement strategy for assigned product categories, aligning sourcing decisions with business, financial, and operational objectives.

• Serve as the strategic owner for product, brand, and supplier strategy across all business units.

• Establish procurement standards, governance frameworks, and approval thresholds related to technical and strategic categories. 

Technical & Category Expertise  

• Provide executive-level guidance on product and brand selection during estimating, engineering, and operational planning for complex and high-risk projects.

• Own category roadmaps informed by market trends, innovation, lifecycle cost, supply risk, and evolving industry standards.

• Interpret specifications and ensure alignment with technical, regulatory, and operational requirements across CSI divisions, including: o Division 26 – Electrical (full SME authority)

• Division 08 – Openings

• Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

• Division 23 – HVAC (working knowledge)

• Division 42 – Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment (working knowledge)