Director Inventory and Procurement Systems

Progress Residential LP; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Benefits package

Generous PTO

Learning & development

Culture & teamwork

Job summary

Progress Residential LP is seeking a Director of Inventory and Procurement Systems to lead multi-level teams responsible for digital spend/catalog architecture (Coupa), direct inventory management, and warehouse/distribution strategy.

The role focuses on developing and deploying a category management approach to improve performance, reduce total cost, and insulate the organization from risk. This full-time, on-site leadership role reports to the Procurement team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Inventory Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
• Experience with Coupa and ERP software.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, economics, data analytics/science, or business administration.
• Willingness to travel 10-20% (5-10 trips per year).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Coupa catalogs, governance, and data integrity.
• Direct strategy for direct purchase inventory and stock optimization.
• Standardize warehouse operations and inventory tracking across centers.
• Lead Managers and cross-functional collaboration with Progress Leaders.
• Develop SRM and supplier performance management.
• Stay current on industry trends to mitigate risk.
• Own contracting strategy and policy deployment.

Skills

Inventory management

Logistics

Supply chain

Coupa

ERP software

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related field

Tools

Coupa

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Director Inventory and Procurement Systems

Job Details

Career area Position Type Full Time Location

• Tempe, AZ, United States
• Dallas, TX, United States
• Atlanta, GA, United States

Job ID JR116368

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Job Summary

The Director of Inventory and Procurement Systems leads multi-level teams who oversee digital spend/catalog architecture in procurement platforms (like Coupa), direct inventory management, and physical warehouse/distribution strategy. This strategic leadership position is goal oriented towards and tasked with developing and deploying a category management approach that improves operational performance, reduces total cost, and insulates the organization from risk.

Essential Functions

• Catalog & Procurement Governance: Oversee the administration, data integrity, and supplier punch-out/internal catalogs within Coupa.
• Inventory & Direct Materials: Direct strategy for direct purchase inventory, stock optimization, material replenishment, and minimization of stockouts.
• Warehouse & Distribution Management: Standardize operations, efficiency metrics, and inventory tracking across regional or global distribution centers.
• Be a leader representing the Procurement team’s collaborative, client-serving culture and develop relationships with Progress Leaders
• Lead a team of Managers with a sub-team of Specialists and Analysts
• Manage material supplier performance including Cost, Quality & Delivery. Develop and own Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) function to facilitate relationships with supplier leadership to ensure supplier accountability to performance goals and commitments
• Stay current on industry and macroeconomic trends in order to develop risk mitigation plans as necessary to help Progress achieve its long-terms goals
• Contracting strategy and negotiation ownership
• Responsible for development and deployment of departmental policy, procedures, and processes

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain
• Experienced in various Procurement and ERP software solutions; specifically Coupa
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of supply chain management, finance, economics, data analytics/science, or business administration
• Ability to travel to Suppliers, Conferences and Progress Markets 10-20% (5-10 trips / year)

What You Can Expect From Us

• Competitive Compensation - Including performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match and more.
• Generous Time Off - Enjoy PTO based on tenure, 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Ongoing Learning and Development - Quarterly summits, town hall meetings and continuous training to support your professional growth.
• A Culture that Celebrates You - We believe in collaboration, recognition and having fun while doing important work.

This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.

Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen.

Progress Residential is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.

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