Director of Procurement

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Director of Procurement, Boston Corporate Office - Boston, MA General Statement of Duties: The Director of Procurement provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the organization’s procurement function. This role is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, collaborating with Property Management and Facilities to create policies and best practices that ensure cost-effective, compliant, and value-driven sourcing of goods and services across the portfolio. The Director collaborates closely with Property Operations, Facilities Management, Capital Planning, Legal, and senior leadership to support organizational objectives. Supervision Received: Reports to Executive Vice President, Property Operations Supervision Exercised: Supervises procurement staff FLSA status: Exempt Essential Functions of the Position: (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in positions of this class.) Procurement Leadership and Strategy • Develops and implements enterprise-wide procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and budgets. • Establishes and maintains procurement strategies, policies, and best practices to optimize cost savings and operational efficiency. • Serves as the organization’s subject matter expert on procurement standards and sourcing strategy. • Collaborate with operations, development and maintenance teams to understand their procurement needs and requirements. • Stay abreast of market trends, economic factors and regulatory changes that may impact procurement. Vendor and Contract Management • Collaborate with Property Management, facilities and other internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and negotiate portfolio-wide contracts with suppliers. • Create Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor vendor performance. • Collaborate with Facilities and Property Management to create scopes of work, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and service agreements while ensuring compliance with legal regulations and internal policies. • Oversee vendor onboarding and renewal processes. • Monitors supplier performance and resolve any issues or disputes that arise in collaboration with Facilities and where necessary, Property Management. Finance and Technology Integration • Analyze historical spending data to identify maverick spending and leverage bulk purchasing power to improve Net Operating Income. • Collaborate with Information Technology, Facilities and Property Management to lead and support the implementation of a procurement platform that enables controlled purchasing, vendor oversight, spend transparency, and timely payment for approved products and services. • Partner with Property Management during annual budget planning to provide accurate material and service forecasting. Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality/Real Estate Management or a related field required. Six (6) or more years of progressive procurement experience within multi-family housing, real estate or similar field. Qualifications and Skills: Strong negotiation, contract management, analytical, and communication skills. Proficient in procurement software and tools. Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities are required, along with excellent leadership and team management skills. Mastery of residential procurement platforms. Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) is preferred. Physical Capabilities: Manual dexterity for competent use of office equipment; ability to travel to properties and attend meetings as required. Travel Requirements: Occasional local or regional travel may be required. Compensation: $148,000 - $155,000 annual salary Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Company Overview: Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 150 properties including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing. Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing. At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents’ lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion. Benefits Offered: At the core of Beacon Communities is the talent on our teams, and we are committed to taking care of our team members so they can deliver great experiences to our residents. That is why we are proud to provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy life for you and your family when you join our team. As a regular, full time employee at Beacon you can expect: • Health & Wellness Benefits. We offer plans for quality medical, dental, and vision coverage to all employees regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours or more per week. HSA/FSA options are also available. • Work-Life Balance. On top of offering 13 paid holidays per year, we have an attractive paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, wellness days, summer flex time, volunteer days and early close Fridays. • Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match. • 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance. With affordable options to elect voluntary life, critical illness, hospital care or accidental injury coverage. • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP),Childcare & Eldercare Support, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities… and more! Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E-Verify program.