Director of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing (Boston HQ)

WinnCompanies is looking for a Director of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing to join our corporate office located in Boston, MA.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to mold this critical function to meet current and future needs. A key component of this role is to build and manage long-term, mutually beneficial vendor relationships that drive value and support the company's mission and values. This includes acting as a strategic partner with both Executives and Operational teams across the company to work on supplier selection, developing and negotiating contracts and enforcing terms.

The salary range for this role is $175,000.00-$185,000.00 per year plus an annual bonus up to 20%. The selected candidate will adhere to the following hybrid schedule (onsite 4 days per week): Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide strategic sourcing and procurement framework based on best-in-class processes for the full vendor lifecycle; sourcing, qualification, selection, onboarding, performance management, and sunsetting.
• Identify, evaluate, and select partners that are qualified to meet Winn's needs in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.
• Serve as the top line escalation point for vendor issues.
• Lead value initiatives across key spend categories.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that optimize cost, quality, and service.
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions for the company in partnership with functional leaders and legal.
• Develop and implement end-to-end procurement strategies and processes, including aligning procurement activities with the overall business goals and objectives.
• Oversee procurement operations, ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with company policies and regulations and ensure that all procurement activities are conducted efficiently and effectively.
• Own the regional/site level RFP/contracting process, review and update procedures in partnership with business stakeholders and legal
• Conduct spend analysis across functional areas to gain a comprehensive understanding of spending patterns, supplier performance, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze procurement performance, develop and monitor operational KPIs to ensure vendor accountability and alignment with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation within procurement operations.
• Stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in the strategic sourcing and procurement industry and share knowledge across the company

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
• Past procurement experience leading a procurement department and function.
• Prior experience with multifamily / property management or hospitality industry.
• Real estate experience.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web based applications.
• Ability to produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
• Lead and direct multiple collaborative teams for large projects or groups both internal and external to the organization and across functional areas.
• Provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the area(s) of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Experience creating/managing national procurement programs with at multiple locations.

Our Benefits:
Regular full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
• 401(k) plan options with a company match
• Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
• Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance
• Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
• Employee Corporate Discount Programs
• Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
• Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families
• To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com

Why WinnCompanies?
A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives.
A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace.
A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.
A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.

About Us:
WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.

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