Becoming the leader in the fire and security industry takes talent-yours. We are looking for a Director of Procurement in Indianapolis, IN, to join our best-of-the-best team as we drive the industry forward and pursue excellence in everything we do. We want to talk to you if you're up to the challenge. At Koorsen, we don't provide jobs; we provide careers. A career at Koorsen includes competitive pay, a great health package, an annual bonus program, life insurance, continuous learning offerings, matching 401k, paid holidays, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, career growth opportunities, and much more. Whether taking your first step or your next step, you'll find that a career at Koorsen Fire & Security is a rewarding, exciting, empowering, friendly, and inspiring time. While the Koorsen Fire & Security family has grown by leaps and bounds from its humble beginnings in 1946, it is still very much a family. Join the family today and help us grow stronger and better every day. Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and oversee inventory and purchasing policies, procedures and compliancy across the organization
- Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations and performance evaluations
- Establish metrics to track efficiencies, spend and turns
- Build strong relationships with branch personnel to provide support and strengthen trust in SOPs
- Manage the physical inventory counting process and valuation
- Travel to branches for audits and training
- Identify opportunities for new vendors and suppliers
- Analyze market trends for improved cost savings, vendor discounts and rebates
- Maintain accurate pricing of parts in the system
- Demonstrate an understanding of and follow safety regulations and practices
- Open minded willingness to continual learning
- Interact with customers, vendors and co-workers in a professional manner
- Follow all Koorsen policies, procedures and core values
- Any other duties deemed appropriate by management
Required:
- Valid driver's license
- 10+ years' experience in procurement or supply chain management
- 5+ years' experience in a leadership or management role
- Ability to negotiate high level contacts
- Strong financial and analytical capabilities
- Bachelor's degree desired but not necessary
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency working in Microsoft Suite; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- Must be able to effectively use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
- Must be able to perform some repetitive motions while using a computer
- Exposure to outside weather conditions, temperature changes and loud noises
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
Hiring Process (in addition to an interview):
1. New hires must complete the I-9 Verification form within 3 days of hire. This form is required by the U.S. Department of Justice and Immigration and Immigration and Naturalization Services. It is used to verify your identity and right to work in the United States. In addition, we verify employment eligibility via E-Verify.
2. All Positions require background checks with criminal courts, state and county repositories of criminal records, and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
3. Tests for Evidence of Substance Abuse by urinalysis test are required if this application results in an offer of employment.
8:00 - 5:00 (Monday - Friday)
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Koorsen Fire & Security
life insurance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Jul 16, 2026