What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Procurement position at Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc?
Lead the Future of Procurement in the Waste & Recycling Industry!
About Us:
Coastal Waste & Recycling is a growing, privately owned, locally operated solid waste disposal and recycling company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, serving communities across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina (with more to come)!
At Coastal Waste & Recycling, our company culture is based on integrity. We do the right things for our employees, customers, community, and environment. Because we are focused on doing the right things, accountability, safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service are organic to our culture.
What's In It For You:
- Highly Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Health Benefits Package
- 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Program
- Various Employee-Centric Perks and Initiatives
- Opportunities for Professional Development and Growth
Your Role:
As the Director of Procurement, you will lead the sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management strategies that keep our operations running efficiently across multiple markets. This role is responsible for ensuring Coastal receives the right equipment, parts, materials, and services at the best value while supporting operational uptime and long-term growth.
This is a hands-on leadership position that combines strategic planning with day-to-day execution. You will work closely with Operations, Fleet, Maintenance, and Finance teams to improve purchasing processes, strengthen supplier relationships, reduce costs, and support field operations.
- Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies across the organization
- Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and service terms with suppliers and vendors
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships that support operational performance and cost control
- Identify opportunities to standardize purchasing practices and improve buying power
- Analyze spending trends and purchasing data to drive savings and improve efficiency
- Implement procurement reporting, supplier scorecards, and performance metrics
- Partner with Operations, Fleet, Maintenance, and Finance teams to support business needs
- Lead vendor onboarding, procurement process improvements, and purchasing workflow enhancements
- Support procurement systems and technology initiatives to improve visibility and efficiency
- Provide leadership and guidance on procurement best practices and supplier performance
What We're Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred
- 10 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, purchasing, or related experience
- Experience sourcing fleet parts, heavy equipment, industrial MRO supplies, services, or operational materials
- Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience
- Experience analyzing spend data and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Experience with procurement systems such as Coupa, SAP, or similar platforms
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in waste management, transportation, logistics, construction, heavy equipment, or similar industries preferred
- Experience with TRUX, RTA, Power BI, or related systems preferred
- Bilingual Spanish or Creole is a plus