Irvine Company Chicago · 6 hours ago
Senior Director, Strategic Procurement - Apartments ($182,700.00 - $232,000.00)
Irvine Company Chicago is seeking a Senior Director of Procurement for their Apartments Division. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic procurement plans, mitigating company risk, and enhancing quality and efficiency through collaboration with senior management and oversight of procurement activities.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Leads the Apartments Division procurement function, overseeing contract management, bidding, sourcing, and scope of services to align with company objectives and standards, while also developing the procurement team through goal setting, training, and support
Drives risk mitigation and compliance by monitoring insurance requirements, licensing, auditing, and assessing company-wide risk in procurement activities
Optimizes vendor and commodity management through strategic onboarding, performance monitoring, and service assessments to ensure high-quality service, adherence to scopes of work, and achievement of business results
Directs eProcurement system oversight, including training, reporting, analytics, and driving continuous improvements and enhancements to maximize value for the Division
Owns procurement budgeting and financial management, including purchase orders (POs), sourcing, buying, contracted services, identifying cost savings actions, and exploring other income opportunities
Develops and manages comprehensive reporting and analytics related to spend management, cost trends, and procurement opportunities, providing ad-hoc reporting as needed to support operations
Leads strategic initiatives to adapt to economic conditions and regulatory changes, fostering strategic partnerships and integrating technology innovation to minimize business disruption
Manages all Division contracts from negotiation and bidding to final signing within Delegation of Authority, including drafting scopes of work, ensuring liability protection, and managing insurance requirements and pricing
Leads and participates in Cross-Divisional Procurement initiatives to optimize pricing and quality across the entire company
Qualification
Required
10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience desired with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position required
Prior experience negotiating and managing contracts required
Must be proficient in all Google Suite products (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Preferred
BS or BA degree from an accredited College or University preferred
Prior multi-family management experience preferred
C.P.S.M. – Certified Professional in Supply Management designation preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
Matching 401(k)
Health benefits
Company
Irvine Company Chicago
We create places that bring people together to succeed.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase