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Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager

MN Custom HomesBellevue, WA, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Procurement Category Manager

Founded in 2011 by two Bellevue locals, MN Custom Homes has grown to become the preeminent Eastside luxury home builder today. Since Day 1 we have been driven by innovation and obsessed with setting our homes apart through their overall design and functionality. We truly get a thrill doing what we love most : building thoughtful homes that inspire community.

The Procurement Category Manager is a seasoned and experienced procurement professional that is responsible for overseeing the procurement process, which includes strategic sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships. This role involves identifying improvements that will save the organization money, meet or exceed project schedules, and build efficiencies.

On a given day, your work might include :

  • Developing and executing sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and safety.
  • Managing assigned trades in all aspects of negotiations, market analysis, and contract management.
  • Owning the vendor relationship from onboarding through offboarding, including reference checks and quality reviews.
  • Negotiating favorable contracts to support the organization's operational and financial goals.
  • Developing strong vendor relationships and monitoring performance through regular reviews and corrective actions.
  • Proactively partnering with and building strong relationships with team members and key stakeholders across the organization at all levels.
  • Analyzing market trends, pricing, and supply chain risks to inform procurement decisions.
  • Identifying opportunities and driving continuous improvement to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Reviewing bids and making award recommendations, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
  • Hosting vendor meetings for bulk award trades and facilitating the first round of bulk award contracting.
  • Preparing and presenting action plans to the Purchasing Director on process improvements based on cost trends.
  • Partnering cross functionally on projects and initiatives as needed or required.
  • Performing other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Preferred qualifications include :

  • Demonstrating behaviors that model and reinforce actions and behaviors consistent with the company's values, mission, and culture.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Strong prioritization skills.
  • Ability to build and cultivate vendor and internal relationships.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to oversee and execute the bid process from initiation to contract finalization.
  • Experience in managing bulk award processes, including vendor selection and approval tracking.
  • Ability to facilitate vendor meetings and communicate award decisions.
  • Strong presentation skills for senior leadership meetings.
  • Knowledge of budget adjustments, variance tracking, and cost evaluations.
  • Project management overseeing procurement projects through completion.
  • Solving complex problems with creative solutions.

    • What you bring to MN Custom Homes :

  • Bachelor's degree, and
  • 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, negotiating, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    • Working environment & physical requirements :

  • This position requires frequent use of a computer, including keyboard functions and visual acuity of 20 inches or fewer daily.
  • Standing and / or walking for extended periods of time.
  • Be able to lift up to 20 pounds on occasion with or without accommodation.
  • Must be able to work in office Monday Friday, within core business hours of 8AM-5PM.

    • Travel & vehicle requirements :

  • May be required to visit job sites on occasion and / or travel for conferences, etc.

    • Employee benefits :

  • 100% covered employee premiums for medical and dental self-coverage.
  • 100% employer-paid life insurance.
  • 100% employer-paid long term disability insurance.
  • Paid medical and family leave.
  • Critical illness insurance.
  • 401(K) with generous company match, no vesting schedule, and access to professional financial advisors.
  • Lifestyle reimbursement account.
  • 20 days of PTO & 9 holidays.
  • New iPhone for your personal and business use.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Company paid events.
  • Complimentary snacks & beverages.

    • Hours & compensation :

    This is a full-time position paying $109,800 - $164,750. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Individual placement within a salary range will vary based upon factors including but not limited to candidate experience, knowledge, individual, skills, and organizational performance.

    MN Custom Homes is an equal opportunity employer.

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