Director of Procurement

Redwood Living Inc
US - Ohio - Independence
July 7, 2024

Job Title:
Director of Procurement Department :
Procurement
Reports to :
Vice President of Procurement
Location :
Independence, Ohio
At Redwood Living, Inc. ('Redwood'), we know we are only as successful as the people who power us. Our employees are passionate, they are talented, they are empowered to make decisions that positively affect the lives of our residents. From site personnel to corporate leadership, our employees demonstrate Redwood's commitment to deliver more than expected, communicate openly and honestly, and demonstrate integrity in all aspects of our business. As we continue to grow, we seek these same qualities in every team member we bring on board.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Vice President of Procurement, the Director of Procurement will be responsible for leading the purchasing team that supports our vertical construction projects as well as the sourcing team that supports our Indirect and MRO (maintenance, repair, and Operations) needs. More specifically, they will be responsible for ensuring the timely execution of agreements with vendors and suppliers that meet our budget parameters, project manage vendor selection for new markets, maintain as well as improve business systems and develop the managers. As such, you will be expected to act as a Redwood brand ambassador, promote our brand, and provide the best resident experience possible.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Define strategies for each construction market (new vs growth vs softening) and lead the collaboration across the organization for successful implementations
Accountable to purchasing and sourcing teams negotiating the best available terms with vendors and suppliers that meet our cost, quality, and schedule needs
Ensure systems are in place that monitor subcontractor cost estimates to support budgets for new projects
Managing the construction budget for contracted items ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with contracts and regulations
Develop and maintain department metrics to provide updates on progress to internal stakeholders
Ownership of business system development, maintenance, updates, and improvements across the procure to pay processes including take-off databases, SharePoint sites, vendor portal, Operations self-service procurement site
Evaluating, monitoring, and improving the performance and quality of suppliers and contractors along with resolving any issues or disputes
Supervising and mentoring the managers and providing training and guidance on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
Conducting market research and analysis to identify new opportunities and trends in the construction industry
Responsible to ensure all purchase orders and subcontractor agreements are executed per project schedules and Operational needs
All other related duties, as assigned.
Required Skills
Respectfulness, strategic thinking, trustworthiness, empathy, and leadership
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
The ability to work under pressure
Highly skilled in project management and change management
Able to make timely decisions
Passion to develop direct reports and excellent delegation skills
The ability to communicate and interact with employees at all organizational levels
Proven ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple tasks/projects on a concurrent, real-time basis
Required Qualifications, Education & Certifications
Bachelor's Degree Required; MBA preferred
7-10 Years of related experience required
Construction management software experience required
Yardi experience preferred.
General computer proficiency
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Working Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment with the need to travel 50%. In this role, the employee will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, desk phones, iPhone, photocopiers, etc. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend and walk with the ability to lift 20 pounds where applicable.
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