Senior Procurement Agent

Description

• Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval.
• Manage and/or develop other Procurement team members to drive optimal performance.
• Resolve procurement and community-related challenges, leveraging expertise to drive innovative solutions and operational efficiency.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including construction, sales, and design, to ensure seamless integration of procurement strategies with community operations.
• Mentor and guide Procurement Agents and other team members. Support professional development and foster a collaborative environment.
• Provides measurable input to new products, processes or standards in operational plans in order to implement organizational strategies.
• Analyze procurement and community-specific data to generate recommendations and make decisions to reduce risk and optimize performance at the divisional and community levels.
• Manages a small to mid-sized team consisting of experienced professionals. Leads, directs and reviews the work of team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Manages a team with focus on policy and strategy implementation.
• Manage suppliers and trade partners to ensure compliance with performance goals, legal requirements, and organizational standards and policies.
• Perform detailed cost analysis and make strategic decisions for high-value contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing cost savings strategies, process enhancements, and supplier performance improvements.
• Supervise and evaluate trade partner performance and inform hiring and termination decisions.
• Lead procurement strategies for high-impact categories, including supplier negotiations, contract execution, and performance management to align with procurement budget/costs, quality, and service objectives.
• Establishes operational plans with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results of the area.
• Oversee community setup, including pricing, attribute mapping, and execution of procurement strategies for new and complex community projects.
• Typically does not have budget accountability, but may manage certain processes or projects within a defined budget set by management.

Requirements

• Leadership skills to mentor team members, promote collaboration, and drive operational improvements.
• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 4-6 years prior relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of category management, supplier relationships, and construction industry practices.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic priorities and manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset to support detailed cost analysis, reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills to engage with trade partners, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one area.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Advanced proficiency in procurement and community setup systems and tools, with the ability to manage complex and high-priority tasks.
• Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
• ISCM (Certified Procurement) or equivalent accreditation a plus

Benefits

• $89,800 - $112,200 annual
• Hired applicant is eligible to receive annual bonus

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance