Senior Director, Strategic Procurement - Apartments ($182,700.00 - $232,000.00)

Irvine Company

The Role

Overview

Leads strategic procurement for apartments, overseeing contracts, vendors, cost, and risk.

Key Responsibilities

  • procurement budgeting
  • eprocurement
  • risk management
  • spend analytics
  • vendor management
  • contract management

Tasks

-Owns procurement budgeting and financial management, including purchase orders (POs), sourcing, buying, contracted services, identifying cost savings actions, and exploring other income opportunities. -Directs eProcurement system oversight, including training, reporting, analytics, and driving continuous improvements and enhancements to maximize value for the Division. -Drives risk mitigation and compliance by monitoring insurance requirements, licensing, auditing, and assessing company-wide risk in procurement activities. -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 and participates in Cross-Divisional Procurement initiatives to optimize pricing and quality across the entire company. -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. -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. -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 strategic initiatives to adapt to economic conditions and regulatory changes, fostering strategic partnerships and integrating technology innovation to minimize business disruption.

Requirements

  • google suite
  • cpsm
  • contract negotiation
  • procurement
  • bs degree
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Primarily works independently, exercising sound judgment and adhering to company policies. -Prior multi-family management experience preferred. -Must be proficient in all Google Suite products (Docs, Slides, Sheets). -C.P.S.M. – Certified Professional in Supply Management designation preferred. -Prior experience negotiating and managing contracts required. -Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. -10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience desired with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position required. -BS or BA degree from an accredited College or University preferred.

The Company

About Irvine Company

-Founded in 1864 on a vast ranch, the company evolved into a master‑planner shaping the City of Irvine and Newport Coast. -Privately owned by real‑estate magnate Donald Bren, it retains unmatched control of coastal‑California land. -Its portfolio spans luxury apartments, office campuses, retail centers, resorts and preserved open space. -Typical projects include high‑end residential villages, modern workplace hubs, premier shopping districts and resort hotels. -Focuses on master‑planned communities integrating housing, jobs, schools, parks, retail and nature preserves. -It has created iconic destinations like Irvine Spectrum Center, Fashion Island and Newport Coast resort.

Sector Specialisms

New Homes

Apartments

Office Space

Retail

Resort

Hotel

Apartment Homes

New Home Villages

Office Communities

Retail, Dining & Entertainment

Corporate Business Properties