Procurement Manager

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Job Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing procurement operations at the divisional level. This role involves executing sourcing strategies, negotiating trade partnerships, and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and compliance with organizational policies. The Procurement Manager also plays a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, fostering collaboration with internal stakeholders, and developing procurement team capabilities to support divisional objectives.

This position will manage our Procurement Function in both our Louisville market and our new expansion market in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week in either Louisville, Kentucky OR Cincinnati, Ohio but will be responsible for both locations.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Inform and manage community startup strategy to align with overall project goals.
• Manage project tracker tool for short-term/long-term house cost forecasting.
• Inform and manage procurement strategies and budgets for cost improvement and margin enhancement.
• Collaborate closely with construction peers to execute procurement strategies that align with overall project goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Provide strategy and focus on customer satisfaction, quality, capacity, and continuous improvement in all decision-making processes to drive project success.
• Drive vendor performance (cost, schedule, quality) through regular VIP meetings, site walks, and the development of strong vendor relationships.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, adjusting content and scope for different audiences to ensure effective communication.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners at both ownership and management levels to execute on sourcing strategies and ensure effective collaboration, partnership, and cost efficiency.
• Attract, recruit, and develop a capable procurement team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Supervise and evaluate trade partner performance and inform hiring and termination decisions.
• Manage and/or develop other Procurement team members to drive optimal performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Career Level (M4)

Organizational Impact:

• Establishes key elements of tactical and operational plans with direct impact towards the achievement of results of the area. Focus is on short- to mid-term operational plans (e.g., 1- 2 years).
• Develops new products, processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the area.

• May have budget accountability for area or manage elements of the budget.

Leadership & Talent Management:

• Manages a large team typically comprised of managers and/or supervisors and experienced professionals.
• Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project or program teams in one department/area.
• Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the department.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 6-8 years prior relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in procurement systems, financial analysis, cost management, and risk assessment.
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies, anticipate trends, and identify innovative solutions.
• Skilled in supplier negotiations and effective communication tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build credibility with internal stakeholders and trade partners.
• Experience in coaching and developing teams, managing performance, and fostering growth.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making and operational improvements.
• Knowledge of construction materials, trade practices, and industry standards.

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

• ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• The position may involve sitting, standing, and/or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building. Ability to work in various weather conditions -heat, rain, cold, etc.

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