Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager at RogueSearch Procurement Manager at RogueSearch in Hoffman Estates, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Procurement/Purchasing Manager Schaumburg, IL Come join a national top 3 homebuilder in a high-growth role! If you are a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Estimating Manager or Construction Manager this may be a great next step for you!

Highlights:

2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by Great Place to Work® and Fortune, top 50 ! Opportunity to be an essential part of a new product line offering. 4.5 weeks of PTO, hybrid work schedule and division performance bonus paying out at 200% of target.

Responsibilities:

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.

What you will do:

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.

What you will need:

This position will be supporting low and/or mid-rise residential construction projects and

REQUIRES 5-10

years of experience in the low/mid-rise residential space. 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. Requires a university degree or equivalent experience. 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. ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation preferred.