Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

Robert Half is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead purchasing operations for a industrial organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role is responsible for shaping sourcing strategies, strengthening vendor partnerships, and ensuring materials, equipment, and services are secured efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound commercial judgment, and a deep understanding of procurement practices within industrial construction environments. Lead the company's procurement function by directing daily purchasing activity and guiding the team responsible for sourcing materials, equipment, and services. Build and execute sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance, support long-term partnerships, and deliver favorable commercial outcomes. Review and enhance purchasing workflows to keep processes efficient, compliant, and aligned with business demands and market conditions. Supervise departmental operations to ensure purchase requests, order placement, and supplier coordination are handled accurately and on schedule. Track adherence to procurement policies and established controls while promoting consistent purchasing standards across the organization. Assess vendors using key factors such as cost competitiveness, product quality, service reliability, and overall business fit. Partner with estimating teams to obtain pricing and material information needed to support accurate project bids and proposals.10+ years of experience in a corporate procurement environment, including leadership of a purchasing team. Demonstrated background in procuring materials for industrial construction projects; experience with electrical construction supplies is an advantage. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline preferred. A certification in procurement is beneficial. Experience working with an ERP platform is required; Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. For confidential consideration, contact Hayley Euper at 504-383-0704 or apply today!