Real Estate, Construction & Maintenance Procurement Leader

skechers; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers seeks a Procurement Manager - Real Estate, Construction & Maintenance to lead real estate, construction, and facility maintenance procurement across domestic and international markets. You will negotiate leases, manage construction contracts, and oversee vendor relationships to support Skechers' store network and corporate needs.

You will develop sourcing strategies, collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Store Development, and ensure compliance, budget targets, and brand standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate procurement, lease negotiations, construction project management, or facilities maintenance, preferably in a retail or consumer goods environment.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex agreements including real estate leases, construction contracts, and maintenance service agreements across multiple markets.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, cost analysis, capital expenditure planning, and ROI evaluation for real estate and construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and vendor relationships in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Real Estate license or construction-related certification (e.g., CCIM, CPM, PMP, LEED, or equivalent).
• Experience working with global or multi-location retail real estate and construction portfolios.
• Proficiency in lease management, construction project management, and facilities software such as CoStar, Lucernex, Procore, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and negotiation processes for real estate transactions, including new store leases, corporate office spaces, warehouse facilities, and lease renewals, while also managing procurement for construction and maintenance contracts across domestic and international markets.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for real estate, construction, and facility maintenance that align with Skechers' expansion goals, quality standards, budget targets, and operational requirements.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of store construction procurement - vendor bidding, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management- ensuring all work meets Skechers' design and brand standards.
• Manage facility maintenance programs by sourcing, negotiating, and administering service contracts with maintenance vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure the upkeep and operational integrity of all Skechers properties.
• Analyze market trends, property valuations, construction costs, and competitive lease rates to support data-driven negotiation strategies and deliver measurable cost savings across all procurement categories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Store Development, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure all real estate, construction, and maintenance agreements meet compliance, financial, and brand requirements.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers, developers, general contractors, architects, and facilities service providers to build a reliable and competitive vendor network.
• Oversee lease administration and construction project tracking, including monitoring critical dates, managing renewals and terminations, and ensuring all contractual and regulatory obligations are met.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, financial analyses, construction project updates, and maintenance performance metrics to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field

Tools

CoStar

Lucernex

Procore

Job description

Skechers seeks a Procurement Manager - Real Estate, Construction & Maintenance to lead real estate, construction, and facility maintenance procurement across domestic and international markets. You will negotiate leases, manage construction contracts, and oversee vendor relationships to support Skechers' store network and corporate needs.

You will develop sourcing strategies, collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Store Development, and ensure compliance, budget targets, and brand standards while