Strategic Procurement Specialist

Brookdale Senior Living in; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early wage access

Voluntary benefits options

ID theft protection

Pet insurance

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living seeks a Procurement Specialist (Finance) to support category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationships across Brookdale communities and corporate offices.

You will drive procurement processes, negotiate national agreements, complete monthly reporting, manage contract expirations, and coordinate with Accounts Payable, Operations, Finance and Asset Management to ensure cost savings and process consistency. Travel may be occasional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university preferred; 1–4 years related experience and training or equivalent combo.
• Proven success sourcing categories, managing categories, and supplier relationships for a national multi-location org.
• Experience with RFPs, supplier relationships, and contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes procurement processes to select suppliers and execute contracts that meet Brookdale needs and yield savings.
• Negotiate and implement local, regional, and national agreements and process enhancements.
• Drive contract and vendor compliance to national programs.
• Support communication and training on preferred programs and processes.
• Assist associates with questions on suppliers, programs, and processes.
• Complete monthly reporting and analysis.
• Track contract expiration and renewal and invoice processes.
• Share knowledge with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Operations, Finance, Asset Management and others for consistency.

Skills

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Word

Analytical skills

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS)

Job description

Brookdale Senior Living seeks a Procurement Specialist (Finance) to support category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationships across Brookdale communities and corporate offices.

You will drive procurement processes, negotiate national agreements, complete monthly reporting, manage contract expirations, and coordinate with Accounts Payable, Operations, Finance and Asset Management to ensure cost savings and process consistency. Travel may be occasional.