Procurement Executive

About Suffolk  

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. 

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. 

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. 

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click here. 

The Role

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level.

As a senior leader, the Procurement Executive will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, regional leaders, and project teams, while building high-performing procurement organizations and scalable systems that support Suffolk’s national footprint. This role balances strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of critical procurement initiatives, vendor partnerships, risk management, and cost optimization.

Executive Procurement Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, enterprise-wide procurement strategy aligned with Suffolk’s business objectives, growth plans, and project delivery model.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic guidance on sourcing, supply chain risk, cost controls, and market conditions.
• Establish procurement governance, policies, and best practices that drive consistency, compliance, and performance across all regions and projects.
• Lead change management initiatives to modernize procurement processes, tools, and analytics.

Organizational Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing procurement teams across projects and regions.
• Establish clear performance metrics, accountability structures, and development pathways for procurement professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the procurement organization.

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Partnerships

• Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives for materials, equipment, subcontractors, and professional services across the enterprise.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to drive value, reliability, and innovation.
• Lead complex, high-value negotiations and contracting efforts to optimize pricing, terms, and long-term partnerships.
• Monitor vendor performance at an enterprise level and address escalated quality, delivery, or compliance issues.

Financial Stewardship & Cost Optimization

• Provide executive oversight of procurement budgets and cost-control strategies across major projects and regions.
• Analyze market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain dynamics to inform proactive sourcing decisions.
• Partner with finance and operations leadership to drive margin improvement, cost predictability, and risk mitigation.

Risk Management, Compliance & Governance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks, including market volatility, shortages, and regulatory challenges.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Suffolk’s internal policies and ethical standards.
• Oversee contract governance, documentation standards, and audit readiness across procurement activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• • Collaborate closely with executive leadership, regional leaders, project executives, legal, finance, and operations teams to align procurement with project and business needs.
  • Support preconstruction and project planning efforts with strategic procurement insights that improve schedule certainty and cost outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, with significant leadership responsibility in the construction or related industries.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-level procurement strategies for large, complex, multi-market organizations.
• Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts and managing strategic vendor relationships.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to influence margins, cost performance, and risk outcomes.
• Experience implementing procurement systems, tools, and data-driven decision-making frameworks.
• Knowledge of regional and local procurement regulations; experience in island or constrained markets is a plus.
• Exemplifies Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, and Professionalism.
• Executive-level communication, leadership presence, and decision-making capabilities.
• Federal, remote, island, and/or Caribbean experience is a plus

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total compensation package.  Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications.  Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy.