Procurement & Projects Director, Multifamily Real Estate

Southern Management Companies; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Continuing Education

Job summary

Southern Management Companies seeks an experienced Director of Procurement & Project Management to lead procurement strategy and oversee purchasing, strategic sourcing, vendor relationships, and capital projects across a multifamily portfolio. The role emphasizes balancing cost, quality, service, and long-term asset value.

The ideal candidate brings strong financial and analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate across Development, Construction, Operations, and Finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, project management, construction, capital projects, or related.
• 3–5 years leading teams, procurement functions, programs, or complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience within multifamily housing, commercial real estate, construction, property operations, or related real estate.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, and competitive bidding.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio-wide procurement strategies aligned with company objectives and capital plans.
• Oversee capital improvement, renovation, and procurement-related projects.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, warranties, and service agreements.
• Develop and manage vendor programs and performance metrics.
• Coordinate procurement with project schedules and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, scope changes, and risk across projects.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement operations

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Business Administration/Construction Management

Tools

Yardi

Procore

Coupa

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Southern Management Companies seeks an experienced Director of Procurement & Project Management to lead procurement strategy and oversee purchasing, strategic sourcing, vendor relationships, and capital projects across a multifamily portfolio. The role emphasizes balancing cost, quality, service, and long-term asset value.

The ideal candidate brings strong financial and analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate across Development, Construction, Operations, and Finance