Sourcing and Procurement Manager

1 Week ago • 5 Years +

About the job

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Flow is seeking a strategic Sourcing and Procurement Manager to manage the procurement of goods and services for assigned projects. Ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience, expertise in contract negotiation, cost analysis, and vendor relationship management.

About the Company

Flow aims to create a superior living environment that enhances the lives of our residents and communities by developing, acquiring, owning, and managing multifamily apartment buildings and the services and technology inside those buildings.

Fulfilling our mission will require an exceptional group of people whose collective output is greater than the sum of its individual parts. Our team members are energized by the opportunity to impact our residents’ lives in meaningful ways. They are bold and creatively ambitious, driven by relentlessly high standards, act with a sense of urgency and accountability, and always, above all, operate with integrity, loyalty, and trust.

About the Role

The Sourcing and Procurement Manager is a strategic team member with the ability to effectively drive the sourcing and procurement of goods and services for assigned projects. They will manage each part of the supply chain to ensure consistent delivery of goods and services while identifying possible obstacles that may affect the product/ service life cycle, budget, and project schedule.

Responsibilities

Develop cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials, furniture and equipment used in projects
Maintain relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors
Evaluate spending trends while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries
Communicate with management regularly regarding the delivery of goods and services
Conduct cost analyses and set benchmarks in support of the development of FF & E standards
Create and implement procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and scalable
Negotiate with vendors to reduce costs and timelines
Communicate with vendors to ensure that products and services arrive in a timely fashion
Manage technological systems that track the shipment, inventory and supply of materials
Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
Keep abreast of changing industry trends

Ideal Background

A minimum 5 years experience as a Procurement or Sourcing Manager
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Industrial Design or similar relevant fields
In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
Superb communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Outstanding negotiation skills
Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Excellent customer service skills
Negotiation aptitude

Benefits

• Fully employer-paid benefits (Medical / Dental / Vision / Disability / Life)

• Paid time off and 13 paid holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free therapy through SpringHealth, acupuncture, and other wellness offerings

Flow is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and hires regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, Veteran status any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.