Director of Procurement

Azori•Bellevue, WA

10d•$154,100 - $286,300•Onsite

About The Position

Azori is seeking an experienced leader to own the end-to-end sourcing strategy for trades involved in home construction. The Director of Procurement will build and lead a team of sourcing and supply chain professionals, manage senior vendor relationships, and develop multi-year sourcing strategies to secure supply, reduce total cost of ownership, mitigate schedule and quality risks, and support profitability targets. The role is a key member of Azori’s operations leadership team and is responsible for building an inclusive, high-performance culture, developing future leaders, and raising the talent bar. The position works closely with Construction, Architecture, Interior Design, Finance, Technology, and other stakeholder organizations. It develops scalable processes, data-driven decision frameworks, and supply strategies to support national expansion and entry into new markets. The Director also analyzes supply markets and financial performance and communicates strategy and critical commercial decisions to senior leadership. The role is based onsite at Azori’s headquarters, around core business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional travel between job sites and vendors near Bellevue and Kirkland. The position requires routine computer work and sitting, occasional standing and walking, and the ability to traverse and inspect construction sites in varying weather and conditions. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds and exposure to construction-site hazards may occur. This is a full-time position with a base salary range of $154,100–$286,300, plus a discretionary performance bonus. Azori offers medical and dental coverage with 100% of employee self-coverage premiums paid, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, paid medical and family leave, a 401(k) with company match, 20 days of PTO, and 9 holidays, among other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
10 or more years of supply chain and procurement experience, with a proven track record of exceptional results.
5 or more years of people leadership experience.
5 or more years of multi-million-dollar contract negotiation experience.
Demonstrated ability to take end-to-end ownership and drive results, and to manage multiple projects or programs through prioritization, planning, and cross-team coordination.
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Expert knowledge of supply chain and procurement concepts, processes, and practices, including bid structuring, clean-sheet modeling, supply market analysis, total cost of ownership, negotiations, and vendor management.
Understanding of single-family home design and construction methods, including relevant industry standards, trades, contracts, regulations, and technical specifications.
Comfort with conflict and enforcing rules and standards.
Strong service-oriented attitude and customer focus.
Strong presentation, public-speaking, interpersonal, relationship-building, verbal, and written communication skills; comfort presenting complex or technical information to executives and board members.
Intellectual curiosity and professional ownership.
Ability to reprioritize tasks effectively in response to competing urgencies or needs.
Ability to integrate disparate information, correlate data, and understand data trends.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Proficiency or comfort with Salesforce.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and vehicle insurance, or ability to independently travel to job sites or vendors occasionally.
Ability to work onsite at the headquarters around business core hours, Monday through Friday.
Ability to meet the stated computer-use, visual-acuity, sitting, site-inspection, mobility, and occasional lifting requirements, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Progressive experience managing teams in the residential construction industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and execute trade and category sourcing strategies and continuously improve procurement and vendor-management processes, including vendor screening and onboarding, RFP management, contract management, supplier management, and resource planning.
Lead supplier selection through formal RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, and oversee supplier contract negotiations to ensure cost competitiveness and mitigate risk.
Develop supply diversification strategies that address single-source dependencies and quality and schedule risks.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing, multi-state organization, including leadership depth and succession planning.
Participate in employee lifecycle activities, including hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, weekly one-on-ones, coaching, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and offboarding.
Own senior relationships with strategic suppliers and influence their capacity allocation and product roadmaps in support of Azori’s long-term interests.
Provide senior leadership with regular updates on supply strategy and critical commercial decisions requiring approval.
Drive cross-functional alignment with Construction, Architecture, Interior Design, Finance, Technology, and other stakeholder organizations; support problem solving and analysis for department leaders.
Create scalable mechanisms and data-driven decision frameworks to support national expansion and entry into new markets.
Build an inclusive, high-performance team culture and develop the next generation of procurement leaders.
Conduct supply market analysis and develop understanding of distribution channels, cost structures, economics, and trends to inform strategy and advise senior leadership.
Drive annual operating plans and quarterly and monthly forecasts, and analyze actual performance against plans and forecasts, including underlying models and assumptions.
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

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 and 9 holidays.
New iPhone for personal and business use.
Free onsite parking.
Company-paid events.
Complimentary snacks and beverages.
Discretionary performance bonus.