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Purchasing Manager
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The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the procurement of all supplies, equipment, parts, and other physical components necessary for the daily operation of the company's multifamily assets.


Key Responsibilities:


Procurement:

  • Purchase supplies and parts for daily asset maintenance, ranging from small items like gaskets and light bulbs to larger purchases such as bulk air filters or maintenance equipment.
  • Procure appliances for replacement units, typically during turnover maintenance between residents.

Communication:

  • Maintain frequent communication with Asset Managers, Regional Asset Managers, and Asset Maintenance Staff to understand purchasing needs and priorities for each apartment community.
  • Engage in regular phone and text communication due to the fast-paced, real-time nature of the role.
  • Liaise with executive leadership to align with company goals and objectives for purchasing, budgets, and daily asset management.
  • Interact with Corporate Accounting staff regarding company financials and budgeted goals as needed.

Vendor Management:

  • Communicate directly with purchasing partners to ensure the company always obtains the lowest possible pricing for good value.
  • Conduct research on pricing in different areas of the country to secure the best pricing in local markets.
  • Work closely with national and local purchasing partners to meet company goals.
  • Identify rebate opportunities from all purchasing partners.

Technology and Software:

  • Navigate and compare various digital procurement websites.
  • Utilize Yardi property management software to analyze pricing and place orders for specific assets.

Organization and Prioritization:

  • Maintain obsessive organization to manage multiple purchasing needs across various properties.
  • Understand company goals and daily business flow to prioritize purchases for each asset.

Travel:

  • Periodic travel to company assets is expected, with heavy travel during the first two months of employment.
  • Visit 28 multi-family assets located throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Kansas, Nevada, and California to gain intimate understanding of apartment floor plans, current purchasing mix, appliance makes/models, preferred purchasing partners, and historical spends/trends.

Performance Management:

  • Work in a fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency.
  • Manage own performance in line with stated job expectations, often without direct supervision.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Assist with purchases related to service calls when necessary, though primary responsibility for service calls lies with asset-level management.


Qualifications:

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficiency in Yardi property management software and digital procurement platforms
  • Experience in multifamily real estate purchasing preferred
  • Willingness to travel extensively, especially during the initial months of employment


Work Schedule:

  • 40+ hours/week, with flexibility to ensure company purchasing happens with necessary urgency and scrutiny to support daily business flow and meet budgeted expense management goals.


This position plays a crucial role in supporting the company's multifamily assets by ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement of necessary supplies and equipment while maintaining the balance between value and quality in asset-level purchasing.



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