Leading the evolution of strategic sourcing into a mandated GPO by organizing and working with brand-specific franchisee councils, ensuring high adoption and compliance across categories.
Partnering with Neighborly leadership to align strategic sourcing initiatives with company-owned operations, corporate functions, and strategic growth plans.
Developing and executing buying strategies across a broad range of procurement categories including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, garage doors, glass, fleet and fuel, HR, marketing services, vehicle purchasing, payment processing, and insurance.
Overseeing the financial performance, including P&L management, reporting, and development of both short- and long-term financial and operational goals.
Negotiating supplier agreements and manage vendor programs to maximize value for franchise owners while supporting Neighborly’s overall growth objectives.
Requirements
change management
procurement
negotiation
bachelor's
senior leadership
stakeholder alignment
Proven leadership in change management, with the ability to drive transformation in complex organizations.
Consensus builders with the ability to align diverse stakeholders, especially within a voluntary franchise network.
5+ years in executive or senior leadership roles, ideally in franchising, GPOs, or home services industries.
Strategic and entrepreneurial thinker who balances day-to-day execution with long-term value creation.
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
10+ years of senior-level procurement or vendor management experience with demonstrated success in high-stakes negotiations.
Clear and persuasive communicator with the ability to engage franchise owners, executives, and vendors.
This role is required to be in office. Hybrid schedule may be available in some circumstances.
Strong procurement and negotiation expertise with proven success in cost savings, supplier performance, and contract structuring.
Benefits
Competitive Pay: Commensurate with experience
Financial Benefits: Equity and bonus opportunities
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
The company rebranded to Neighborly® to reflect its spirit of local service and community focus.
Local teams handle a wide range of home services, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and handyman work.
The franchise model supports owners with training, marketing tools, and a commitment to quality service.
Major private-equity investment at the franchisee level in 2023 underscores confidence in its decentralized approach.
The acquisition of Lawn Pride expanded its services to include fertilization and weed control.
The company emphasizes a local, community-based approach, with every job performed by experts in the neighborhood.
Culture + Values
Treating others as they would like to be treated.
Listening with the intent to understand what is being said and acknowledging that what is said is important to the speaker.
Responding in a timely fashion.
Speaking calmly and respectfully, without profanity or sarcasm.
Acknowledging everyone as right from their own perspective.
Making only agreements that one is willing, able, and intends to keep.
Communicating any potentially broken agreements at the first appropriate opportunity to all parties concerned.
Looking to the system for correction and proposing all possible solutions if something is not working.
Operating in a responsible manner: "Above the line…"
Communicating honestly and with purpose.
Asking clarifying questions if one disagrees or does not understand.
Never saying anything about anyone that one would not say to him or her.
Continuously striving to maximize internal and external customer loyalty.
Making one's best effort to understand and appreciate the customers' needs in every situation.
Having Fun in the Process
Environment + Sustainability
No public statements or detailed data on environmental, sustainability, or net-zero initiatives were found on official sources.
No net zero target date or quantitative sustainability goals/results were identified in publicly available documents.
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or gender-related statistics were found on official Neighborly® web or LinkedIn pages.
Unable to locate any data-driven outcomes or targets related to diversity, equity, or inclusion.