Strategic Director, Inventory & Procurement Systems

Progress Residential®; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Learning & development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Progress Residential in Tempe, AZ seeks a Director of Inventory and Procurement Systems to lead multi-level teams responsible for digital spend, catalog architecture in Coupa, direct inventory management, and warehouse strategy. This strategic role develops category management to improve operations, reduce costs, and insulate the organization from risk.

The position leads Managers and Analysts, drives supplier performance, and builds robust contracting policies while aligning with corporate

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Inventory Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
• Proficient with procurement/ERP solutions; Coupa specified.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, economics, data analytics, or business administration.
• Willing to travel 10–20% (5–10 trips/year).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Coupa catalog & procurement governance.
• Direct strategy for direct inventory, stock optimization, and material replenishment.
• Standardize warehouse operations and inventory tracking across regional or global centers.
• Lead a team of Managers with a sub-team of Specialists and Analysts.
• Manage material supplier performance including cost, quality & delivery; develop SRM.
• Develop risk mitigation plans aligned with Progress' long-term goals.
• Own contracting strategy and negotiation responsibilities.
• Develop and deploy departmental policy, procedures, and processes.

Skills

Coupa

Inventory mgmt

Procurement governance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelors in supply chain

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Progress Residential in Tempe, AZ seeks a Director of Inventory and Procurement Systems to lead multi-level teams responsible for digital spend, catalog architecture in Coupa, direct inventory management, and warehouse strategy. This strategic role develops category management to improve operations, reduce costs, and insulate the organization from risk.

The position leads Managers and Analysts, drives supplier performance, and builds robust contracting policies while aligning with corporate