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Transwestern · 1 week ago

Procurement Manager, Asset Services

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Transwestern is a dynamic commercial real estate firm that empowers its employees to achieve extraordinary results. The Procurement Manager, Asset Services will lead the development and management of a national vendor relationship and contract management program, focusing on enhancing property-level vendor partnerships and ensuring compliance with operational goals.

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Responsibilities

Evaluate current processes, identify gaps, and develop a comprehensive business plan and roadmap for the preferred vendor program

Establish national standards, governance framework, risk management protocols, and define KPIs, reporting mechanisms, and compliance processes

Research best practices and technology solutions (e.g., Contract Lifecycle Management platforms), develop tools and templates for property teams, and partner with the training manager to create team member training plans. Additionally, measure usage and adoption of tools, templates, and training plans to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement

In close partnership with Legal, develop and maintain national preferred vendor agreements, negotiate terms and pricing, facilitate RFPs, and manage contract lifecycle including audits, renewals, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs)

Build strong vendor relationships, collaborate on innovation, ESG, and supplier diversity initiatives, and launch engagement activities to support program development

Partner with leaders to align strategies with operational and financial goals, gather feedback for continuous improvement, and track/report spend, savings, compliance, and program performance to leadership

Qualification

Vendor managementContract administrationStrategic procurementData analysisInsurance verificationAnalytical skillsChange managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field required

5+ years of vendor management, contract administration, or strategic procurement experience, preferably in commercial real estate, property management or facilities management

Highly organized. Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently

Strong analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, and present to senior leadership

Skilled in change management, including training and communication strategies to drive adoption across large teams