Head of Procurement & Projects - In-Person, College Park

Southern Management Co.; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid holidays and PTO

Continuing Education

Job summary

Southern Management Co. seeks a Director of Procurement & Project Management in College Park, MD.

This in‑person role leads procurement strategy, vendor relations, and capital projects across a multifamily portfolio, balancing cost, quality, service and asset value. The ideal candidate has strong financial and analytical skills, with cross‑functional collaboration across Development, Construction, Operations, and Accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 8–12 years in procurement, sourcing, project management or related areas.
• 3–5 years leading teams and programs.
• Experience in multifamily housing or real estate is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, budgeting, analytics and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio-wide procurement strategies and department priorities.
• Oversee budgeting, vendor relations, and risk assessments.
• Manage capital projects and integration with project schedules.
• Negotiate contracts, rebates, and terms with vendors.
• Standardize procurement practices across the portfolio.
• Monitor spend, savings, and financial reporting for leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Vendor management

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Yardi

Procore

Coupa

Power BI

Job description

Southern Management Co. seeks a Director of Procurement & Project Management in College Park, MD.

This in‑person role leads procurement strategy, vendor relations, and capital projects across a multifamily portfolio, balancing cost, quality, service and asset value. The ideal candidate has strong financial and analytical skills, with cross‑functional collaboration across Development, Construction, Operations, and Accounting.