Director of Procurement
Position Overview
RISE is seeking an experienced Director of Procurement to lead the procurement function across our construction division. This role owns the enterprise procurement strategy, national purchasing program, supplier relationships, sourcing initiatives, procurement systems, governance, and cost management efforts supporting construction operations across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Leadership - Lead the construction procurement function and establish the enterprise procurement strategy. Develop the procurement operating model, policies, governance, and performance standards. Align procurement priorities with company objectives while remaining accountable for enterprise procurement outcomes. Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement organization.
National Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships - Own the national purchasing program and enterprise master supplier agreements. Develop sourcing strategies that leverage enterprise purchasing power. Negotiate national agreements that improve pricing, terms, rebates, service levels, and material availability. Build strategic supplier partnerships that support long-term operational success.
Cost Leadership & Financial Stewardship - Own procurement savings initiatives and enterprise purchasing performance. Develop value engineering strategies that reduce cost while maintaining quality and schedule. Monitor procurement performance against budget objectives and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Partner with Construction, Preconstruction, and Finance leadership to support project profitability.
Supplier Relationship & Risk Management - Lead the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program. Develop supplier segmentation strategies, scorecards, business reviews, and performance metrics. Establish portfolio-wide supply chain risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing and contingency planning. Maintain strong supplier relationships while protecting company interests.
Procurement Systems & Process Improvement - Lead the selection, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement, ERP, and project management systems. Standardize procurement workflows and purchasing processes across the organization. Drive procurement digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, reporting, and data integrity.
Reporting & Executive Analytics - Develop procurement dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting. Provide meaningful insights into procurement performance, supplier activity, project forecasting, spend analysis, and capital planning. Support executive decision-making through timely and accurate reporting.
Compliance & Governance - Establish procurement policies and governance standards across the construction division. Oversee vendor onboarding requirements, insurance compliance, lien waiver administration, documentation controls, and contract compliance. Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and risk management standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Six or more years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience, including significant leadership experience within construction, homebuilding, or real estate development.
Experience building and leading procurement teams or enterprise procurement functions.
Experience managing leaders and developing high-performing teams.
Experience negotiating and administering national or multi-region purchasing programs and master supplier agreements.
Demonstrated success developing procurement strategy, governance, policies, and measurable cost savings initiatives.
Preferred Experience
Multifamily or commercial construction procurement experience.
Experience managing procurement across multiple geographic markets.
Experience implementing enterprise procurement, ERP, or project management systems such as Procore, Sage 300 CRE, Kojo, or similar platforms.
Preferred Certifications
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Executive-level strategic sourcing and contract negotiation skills.
Strong understanding of construction procurement, buyout, material planning, and supplier management.
Demonstrated ability to build procurement organizations and align teams with enterprise objectives.
Excellent financial and business acumen with experience managing enterprise purchasing performance.
Deep understanding of value engineering, long-lead procurement strategies, supply chain risk management, and portfolio purchasing.
Experience leading organizational change, process improvement, and procurement transformation initiatives.
Executive-level communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
High level of professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when managing confidential supplier and company information.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 platform.
Experience owning or implementing procurement, ERP, construction management, and project management platforms.
Comfortable leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve drafting, reporting, research, organization, and workflow efficiency.
Demonstrates sound judgment when using AI-generated content by validating information for accuracy while protecting confidential company, vendor, resident, and employee information.
What Success Looks Like
Within the first year, establish a scalable procurement organization capable of supporting continued company growth.
Strengthen national supplier relationships and negotiate enterprise purchasing agreements.
Improve purchasing consistency across projects and regions.
Deliver measurable procurement savings while protecting quality and project schedules.
Implement standardized procurement policies, workflows, and reporting.
Improve executive visibility into procurement performance through meaningful analytics and KPIs.
Pay Range
$160,000 per hour
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