Summary:As a key member of the Procurement team, the Procurement Manager plays a pivotal role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives that support both property and corporate operations. This position ensures that procurement programs for goods and services align with organizational goals and meet the evolving needs of internal stakeholders. Working across departments, this role fosters collaborative partnerships and ensures efficient, cost-effective, and compliant procurement practices. A detail-oriented and solution-driven approach is essential, as the role supports field operations nationwide while maintaining close coordination with vendors, residents, and internal teams. As an ambassador of the company's values, the Procurement Manager embodies a professional, supportive, and team-focused attitude. The core mission of this role is to lead procurement initiatives that enhance operations, uphold quality standards, and contribute to the company's ongoing success.Essential Duties:Procurement Programs
- Lead the development and management of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) based on specific organizational needs and performance goals.
- Research new designs, innovations, and trends in relevant industries to inform procurement strategies.
- Identify and evaluate potential vendor partners across multiple categories, maintaining up-to-date bidder lists.
- Facilitate RFP processes, including issuance, communications, and bid evaluations.
- Prepare comprehensive bid analyses and present findings for review and decision-making.
- Support contract reviews in collaboration with legal and leadership teams.
- Communicate procurement program rollouts and partnership details to internal stakeholders.
- Manage active contracts, monitor performance, and plan for timely renewals or transitions.
- Respond to property-level inquiries and troubleshoot program or vendor issues.
- Oversee procurement team workflow and ensure adherence to key deadlines.
Vendor Payments
- Monitor accounts payable activity and coordinate resolution of payment delays or issues.
- Audit vendor payments and reconcile discrepancies in partnership with the finance team.
- Collaborate closely with Accounts Payable to maintain positive vendor relationships and payment timelines.
Purchasing Software Platform
- Serve as a subject matter expert on the company's purchasing software platform (currently OPS Technology).
- Support property teams with training and troubleshooting.
- Manage and update vendor catalogs and product offerings in the system.
Purchasing and Audit Compliance
- Conduct compliance reviews on property purchasing activity within centralized programs.
- Evaluate vendor requests and approve new vendor additions based on company policies.
General Support and Analysis
- Analyze program outcomes post-implementation to measure success and refine future strategies.
- Partner with regional teams to implement initiatives and provide high-level support.
- Manage the centralized Purchasing mailbox, ensuring timely responses and appropriate issue escalation.
Additional Duties: Tasks or duties not outlined in this job description may be required to contribute to the organization's success and efficiency.Qualifications: Reasonable accommodation may be arranged to facilitate individuals with disabilities in fulfilling the essential duties of this role.Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, specifically in leading large-scale procurement programs.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated expertise with the full lifecycle of the RFP process.
- Experience in property management environments preferred.
- Strong presentation skills, with a track record of communicating procurement strategies and recommendations to executive stakeholders.
The Benefits of Employment
- Employee referral payment program
- Educational Enhancement Program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life/ AD&D Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Long and short term disability
- Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan
- Discount on an apartment at any one of our properties
- Brand new amenity space that includes a full gym/fitness center and golf simulator
Salary range: $100,000-$115,000/yr If you are hired at Morgan Properties, your overall compensation package will also be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this rangeGet To Know Us:Established in 1985 by Mitchell Morgan, Morgan Properties is a national real estate investment and management company headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Jonathan and Jason Morgan represent the next-generation leaders growing the platform and overseeing the business operations.Morgan Properties and its affiliates currently own and manage a multifamily portfolio comprised of more than 360 apartment communities and over 100,000 units located in 22 states. The Company is among the three largest multifamily owners in the nation and the largest in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York. With over 2,500 employees, Morgan Properties prides itself on its quick decision-making capabilities, strong capital relationships, and proven operational expertise.