Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

AIR Communities is seeking a Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist to support purchasing and sourcing, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to secure quality goods and services. The role may assist with Coupa administration and reporting to improve controls and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in procurement, strong vendor management, and experience with Coupa and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, or contract administration.
• Experience supporting Coupa, including configuration, testing, and user support.
• Proven ability to negotiate vendor agreements and manage procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier relationships for services and procurement categories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors on sourcing, purchasing, and contract management.
• Negotiate contracts to achieve best value in pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Onboard and maintain suppliers in procurement systems and Coupa.
• Research new suppliers to identify cost savings and reduce risk.
• Maintain documentation for sourcing, negotiation, and contracts.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Coupa

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

AIR Communities is seeking a Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist to support purchasing and sourcing, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to secure quality goods and services. The role may assist with Coupa administration and reporting to improve controls and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in procurement, strong vendor management, and experience with Coupa and MS Office.