Director of Purchasing (Real Estate)

Job Description

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This is a highly visible role that combines vendor management, procurement, revenue generation, contract negotiation, and operational execution. You will negotiate portfolio-wide vendor partnerships, oversee resident ancillary programs, and identify opportunities to reduce costs and generate new revenue streams while enhancing the resident experience.

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Working closely with the President, VP of Property Management, Accounting Team, and Regional Managers, you will help drive measurable financial results across the organization.

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What You'll Do

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Develop and manage portfolio-wide preferred vendor partnerships.

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Negotiate pricing, rebate, revenue-share, and service agreements.

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Oversee key programs including:

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Utility billing

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Renter's insurance

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Maintenance supply rebates

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Collections services

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Package management

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Smart-home services

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Parking and storage programs

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Coordinate vendor setup and implementation for new and transitioning communities.

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Maintain vendor contracts, renewals, and compliance tracking.

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Monitor program performance and ensure communities maximize participation.

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Review competitive bids and leverage market pricing to improve vendor terms.

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Partner with Regional Managers and site teams to drive adoption and compliance.

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Prepare monthly performance reports tracking revenue, participation, rebates, and savings.

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Manage vendor transitions when communities enter or exit management.

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What Success Looks Like

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Growth in National Accounts revenue.

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Increased participation in resident programs.

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Successful capture of negotiated rebates and revenue-share opportunities.

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Timely execution and renewal of vendor agreements.

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Accurate and actionable monthly reporting.

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Strong relationships with vendors, operational teams, and community leadership.

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Qualifications

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5+ years of experience in multifamily operations, procurement, vendor management, ancillary revenue, or a related field.

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Proven success negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.

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Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to evaluate opportunities and present business cases.

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Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

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Experience with AppFolio strongly preferred.

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Knowledge of Fair Housing and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

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Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.

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Preferred Experience

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Utility billing programs (Conservice or similar)

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Renter's insurance programs

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Maintenance supply rebate programs

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Rent-stabilized multifamily markets

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Building or managing a National Accounts or Preferred Vendor Program

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Medical, dental, and vision insurance

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

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Health Savings Account (HSA)

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Commuter benefits

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401(k) with company match after one year of service

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Hybrid work flexibility

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Opportunity to build and own a high-impact function within a growing organization

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If you're a strategic thinker who enjoys negotiating partnerships, creating value, and driving results, we'd love to hear from you.