Summary The Director of Procurement, Supply Chain and Facilities leads the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of procurement, inventory, supplier performance, and facilities support across Athens Services. The Director translates company objectives into practical sourcing, supply chain, and facilities plans that improve service reliability, control costs, and support safe, efficient operations. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Finance, IT, and Safety, this role manages purchasing processes, supplier relationships, facilities service providers, and approved improvement projects within established budgets and authority levels. Job Description Essential Job Functions Key Responsibilities: Procurement Leadership: Develop and implement sourcing and purchasing plans that support operational requirements, approved budgets, and company objectives. Manage the procurement elements of the Procure to Pay (P2P) process, partnering with Finance on approvals, receiving, invoice resolution, and payment controls. Lead and develop assigned procurement, supply chain, and facilities personnel, establishing clear responsibilities, service standards, and performance goals. Supplier and Contract Management: Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, service levels, warranties, and contract terms within delegated authority, coordinating legal review as needed. Evaluate and select suppliers and contractors based on cost, quality, capacity, reliability, safety, and operational requirements. Monitor supplier performance, resolve service and quality issues, and establish alternative sources for critical materials and services. Supply Chain and Inventory Management: Coordinate demand planning, replenishment, and delivery of parts, equipment, materials, and operating supplies across company locations. Work with General Managers, Maintenance Managers, and Inventory Specialists to establish inventory levels, improve stock accuracy, and reduce shortages, excess stock, and obsolete inventory. Standardize purchasing and inventory practices, coordinate transfers between locations, and track lead times and availability to support operational continuity. Facilities Management: Coordinate building and site maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance for offices, shops, yards, and other company facilities in partnership with local Operations leaders. Manage facilities service providers and contracts, including utilities, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, janitorial, security, and grounds services, as applicable. Coordinate approved facility improvements, renovations, and equipment installations, managing scope, schedules, contractors, and budgets while minimizing disruption to operations. Process Improvement and Cross Functional Collaboration: Implement purchasing and facilities procedures, approval controls, and documentation standards; partner with Safety, Environmental, and Operations teams on applicable site and contractor requirements. Improve the use of procurement and inventory systems, including DDI and Dossier, working with IT and Finance to strengthen data accuracy, reporting, and process efficiency. Identify and deliver cost savings, inventory improvements, and resource efficiencies while maintaining quality, service, and safe working conditions. Budget Management and Reporting: Prepare and manage assigned operating budgets and support capital planning for procurement and facilities needs; monitor spending and explain variances. Report on savings, supplier service, inventory availability and turnover, facilities work orders, preventive maintenance completion, and project performance; escalate material risks and decisions requiring approval. Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned to support procurement, supply chain, facilities, and operational objectives. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, including at least 3 years leading teams or managing a function, with responsibility for facilities services or related projects. Demonstrated experience managing at least $300 million in annual procurement spend, including strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract administration, and measurable cost savings across multiple categories and locations. Experience coordinating maintenance and repairs across multiple facilities, managing contractors, and delivering projects within approved budgets and schedules. Proficiency in procurement and inventory systems, data analysis, and Microsoft Office applications. Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with operational and senior leadership teams. Ability to translate business priorities into practical plans, resolve operational issues, and maintain effective purchasing and financial controls. Ability to manage multiple locations and competing priorities, with availability to travel to company facilities as business needs require. Preferred Qualifications: Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CFM, FMP, or PMP. Lean or Six Sigma training and experience implementing measurable process improvements. Experience in waste management, recycling, trucking, transportation, or another asset-intensive, multi-site operating environment. Experience with DDI, Dossier, sustainable sourcing, energy efficiency, or facilities lifecycle planning. Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 Benefits: Competitive wages Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision 401K Life Insurance Paid Vacation and Sick Time Career plan Recognition programs Professional development learning An exceptional work environment Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran Athens Services is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent, and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.

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