Sourcing And Procurement Manager

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 3 years experience as a Procurement or Sourcing Manager Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, 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.