Director of Purchasing

The Director of Purchasing is responsible for driving procurement strategies that directly support Roers Companies' multifamily housing operations, including construction, property management, and maintenance. This position is tasked with leveraging the Roers Companies national pipeline and developing robust national supplier relationships to secure high-quality materials and services while optimizing costs, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining consistency across the portfolio.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute a national accounts strategy tailored to Roers Companies' multifamily housing portfolio. Identify opportunities to consolidate vendor relationships and standardize procurement practices across all properties and regions. Lead efforts to secure long-term agreements with national suppliers that provide cost-effective, high-quality products and services.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will excel in negotiating high-value national accounts, managing vendor relationships, and implementing procurement systems that streamline operations across the organization. Strong knowledge of procurement needs for multifamily construction, property management, and maintenance is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, with a focus on national account management in multifamily housing or construction
• Proven experience negotiating large-scale contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of procurement needs for multifamily construction, property management, and maintenance.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or similar certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA
• Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave
• Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 401(K) - 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment
• Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement
• Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program
• Free stays in Roers' properties guest suites
• Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties
• Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment
• Charitable Match Program – Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programs