Director of Procurement

Role Overview

• Develop and implement Fairfield purchasing and rebate programs and actively manage them once established
• Own, communicate, and be accountable for the implementation of the procurement strategy
• Build and continually enhance a best-in-class supplier network
• Provide oversight, training, and guidance on purchasing to team members
• Recruit, hire, and support the development of direct reports
• Identify and implement procurement best practices
• Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities
• Optimize procurement systems and tools used to support purchasing activities
• Own and maintain procurement policies and related scorecard metrics
• Lead annual procurement planning, including spend analysis and sourcing roadmaps
• Design and monitor supplier scorecard metrics
• Continually source new and better products, subcontractors, and material suppliers at local and national levels
• Develop and oversee effective bidding, negotiating, and contracting processes and systems
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and ensure approved vendors/products are utilized at all communities
• Negotiate master and national contracts to optimize pricing, service levels, and terms
• Establish national accounts to maximize pricing and product availability
• Participate in company-required training by established deadlines
• Comply with all Fairfield standards, health and safety rules and regulations, and applicable local, state and federal laws
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure procurement activities and contracts meet regulatory and policy requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 5 years of Management Experience
• A minimum of 2 years of Service Management Experience
• Previous experience with multi-million-dollar product and supplier negotiations
• Proven track record as a team player and an effective manager
• Experience leading procurement or strategic sourcing functions, ideally within real estate, construction, development, or a related industry
• Experience implementing procurement policies, systems, and reporting tools at scale

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and sick days
• Paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance