Director of Procurement, Strategic Sourcing

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Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting. 

The Director of Procurement will lead the Strategic Sourcing team in the development of sourcing strategies, negotiation, contracting, and successful execution of these strategies with the goal of achieving cost efficiencies in the total cost of goods and services, maintaining or improving quality and vendor service levels, and risk mitigation. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Procurement and is closely aligned with key stakeholders and senior level leaders in the organization and support of their strategies and processes while maximizing organization buying potential and savings opportunities. The Director must be able to interact in an efficient, professional, and responsive manner with all levels of associates, stakeholders, and suppliers.   

1. Lead the development of sourcing strategies to ensure that contracts are put in place that meet the needs of 530+ communities, while providing synergy in process and savings. 
2. Responsible for leading all sourcing activities such as the request for proposal process, negotiating with suppliers, vendor selection, contract creation, baseline and cost savings analysis, strategy approval.
3. Leverage sourcing category expertise to provide market, supplier, and financial insights that drive best practices and optimize the overall sourcing strategy.
4. Build and prioritize the annual sourcing pipeline plan based on contract expirations, business needs, and emerging opportunities, while developing project plans to ensure all project milestones are met on time.
5. Lead and collaborate in cross-functional teams with Procurement Category Management and with business stakeholders and senior leadership team members in the development of sourcing strategies to ensure they meet business need.
6. Lead, coach, and manage the performance of direct and indirect Sourcing associates, serving as a key liaison to senior leadership to ensure team alignment and success.
7. Negotiate and implement national and regional contracts, related service level agreements (SLAs) and risk mitigation for a variety of categories.
8. Partner on ad-hoc business initiatives routed to the Sourcing team, establishing new supplier contracts to support evolving organizational needs. Conduct annual spend analysis to evaluate opportunities for additional value creation for the business. 
9. Ensure the sourcing process maintains proper compliance with Procurement team procedures, as well as, Brookdale policies, systems, and controls.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 5-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Master’s degree preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
CPSM preferred

Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines.  Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents.  Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.

Knowledge and Skills
Has significant knowledge of an advanced discipline with a working knowledge of related fields.  Has significant knowledge of the organization, work environment and process.  Is a true champion, who can lead change with internal and external teams.  Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills. Proven success sourcing food categories for a national, multi-location organization including; managing RFPs, vendor relationships, contract compliance, etc.  Ability to influence and partner with key internal and external stakeholders.  Strong analytical background-proficient in Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word.  Strong communication and project management skills. Research and data analysis-cost structure analysis.  Willing to make tough decisions and challenge conventional thinking. 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Exposure to latex
• Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds  
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Requires Travel: Frequently
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.