Strategic Procurement & Vendor Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(K) with company contributions

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

AIR Communities, a leading owner and operator of multifamily housing, is seeking a Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist in Denver. You will procure materials, negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and support Coupa platform enhancements.

You'll build supplier relationships, coordinate RFPs, and ensure compliance with procurement policies while driving cost savings and process improvements. A background in procurement and strong collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, contract administration, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting procurement platforms such as Coupa, including system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, workflow management, and user support.
• Demonstrated success preparing bid packages, evaluating proposals, and negotiating vendor agreements.
• Strong ability to build partnerships with internal stakeholders while effectively managing procurement processes and compliance requirements.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, solve problems, and recommend process improvements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee supplier relationships for assigned services, construction projects, 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 the registration, onboarding, and maintenance of suppliers within company and third-party procurement systems.
• Research and evaluate new suppliers and service providers to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve service quality, and mitigate risk.
• Maintain accurate sourcing, negotiation, supplier, and contract documentation per company policies.
• Support development and execution of vendor agreements for construction projects, operational needs, and corporate purchasing initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to develop RFPs, scopes of work, and technical specifications for contracts.
• Work directly with vendors to negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Prepare, review, and administer vendor contracts to ensure accuracy and alignment with requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure quality, service levels, and cost-effectiveness of contracted goods and services.
• Serve as primary contact for corporate and field teams regarding vendor issues; escalate and resolve as needed.
• Support procurement policy compliance and internal controls.
• Assist with Coupa system administration and support, including configuration updates, testing, workflow enhancements, reporting, user support, and data analysis.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Coupa experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, SCM, procurement or related field

Tools

Coupa Platform

Job description

AIR Communities, a leading owner and operator of multifamily housing, is seeking a Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist in Denver. You will procure materials, negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and support Coupa platform enhancements.

You'll build supplier relationships, coordinate RFPs, and ensure compliance with procurement policies while driving cost savings and process improvements. A background in procurement and strong collaboration skills are essential.