Executive Assistant/Buyer

LR Management • Troy, MI

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About The Position

Join the fastest growing property management company in Michigan as an Executive Assistant/Buyer! LR Management is looking for a dependable and hard-working individual to join our team. The successful candidate will be an organized, multi-tasking team player, with strong people skills and a positive attitude, along with being self-motivated and self-directed. The Executive Assistant/Buyer at LR Management makes a difference every day by ensuring that the company has excellent relations with outside parties. LR Management offers an outstanding total compensation package including: Competitive compensation Health, vision, and dental benefits A wide selection of voluntary benefits to meet employees’ individual needs 401(k) with company match 15 days of accrued PTO per year On property employee housing discount (available for specific positions/locations and after completing 90 days of employment) Employee training and certification assistance Career growth opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in procurement, preferably in a property management environment, but the company is willing to train the right candidate
• Strong negotiation skills with a good eye for pricing and cost optimization
• Ability to effectively manage bids on contracts, ensuring favorable terms for the organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with vendors, contractors, and internal executives (COO, CFO, CEO)
• In this role, some travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with procurement software and tools, such as Yardi One and Marketplace is preferred

Responsibilities

• Procurement - source and purchase supplies, equipment, and services necessary for property maintenance and LR Management's daily operations
• Vendor Management - establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, including negotiating prices and terms and reviewing contracts
• Bid Management - coordinate and manage the bidding processes for supplies and services, ensuring competitive pricing and quality of supplies
• Contract Review - review and negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with organization standards
• Project Scope Development - collaborate with executives (COO, CFO, CEO) to develop project scopes and specifications for capital improvement
• Contractor Coordination - work closely with seasonal contractors including lawn care, pool maintenance, and snow removal companies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• A wide selection of voluntary benefits to meet employees’ individual needs
• 401(k) with company match
• 15 days of accrued PTO per year
• On property employee housing discount (available for specific positions/locations and after completing 90 days of employment)
• Employee training and certification assistance
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level