Strategic Procurement Lead: Coupa & Vendor Management

Talentify; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent discount program

Job summary

AIR Communities is seeking a Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist in the Denver area to lead supplier relations, support sourcing and contract management, and help optimize Coupa-based processes. The role focuses on securing cost-effective goods and services while ensuring contract compliance and strong vendor performance.

With 2+ years in procurement or related fields, you will partner with internal teams, manage vendor contracts, and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, finance, or related field.
• At least 2 years of procurement, sourcing, purchasing, vendor management or contract administration experience.
• Experience supporting Coupa procurement platform (configuration, testing, troubleshooting, workflow management, user support).
• Experience preparing bid packages, evaluating proposals, and negotiating vendor agreements.
• Strong ability to build partnerships with internal stakeholders while managing procurement processes and compliance.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee supplier relationships for assigned services and procurement categories.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to support sourcing, purchasing, and contract management activities.
• Participate in supplier negotiations to achieve best overall value in pricing, quality, service, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate registration, onboarding, and maintenance of suppliers within procurement systems.
• Support development and execution of vendor agreements for projects and corporate purchasing.
• Collaborate with internal partners to develop RFPs, scopes of work, and technical specifications.
• Work with vendors to negotiate contract terms and conditions and ensure compliance.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, finance

Tools

Coupa

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AIR Communities is seeking a Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist in the Denver area to lead supplier relations, support sourcing and contract management, and help optimize Coupa-based processes. The role focuses on securing cost-effective goods and services while ensuring contract compliance and strong vendor performance.

With 2+ years in procurement or related fields, you will partner with internal teams, manage vendor contracts, and drive process improvements.