Manager Category Real Estate

Air Methods•Greenwood Village, CO

2d•$93,450 - $119,135•Remote

About The Position

Procurement professional experienced in sourcing process improvement, achieving corporate savings, and mitigating risk through supplier relationship management. Responsible to lead cost savings initiatives considering the Total Cost of Ownership across the company and develop procurement-specific programs as a liaison between Supply Chain and the Business / Function by effectively executing the proceeding responsibilities. Source, cultivate and maintain supplier relationships for the benefit of Air Methods. Categories include but are not limited to IT, HR, Travel, Real Estate and Facilities, Fuel, Marketing, MRO, and others as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and seven to ten years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
7-10 years of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience, Performance Measurement, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Category Management, Business Analysis, Change Management experience
5-8 years of industry and category specific experience in one of the following categories: Aircraft Parts & Services, Fuel, Medical Supplies, MRO, IT, Corporate and Professional Services, Transportation and Logistics, Real Estate, Facilities
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with pragmatism to manage exceptions
Ability to develop category and sourcing strategies by identifying opportunity areas
Track record of effectively directing and leveraging procurement spend by leading global cross-functional teams
Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experience
Knowledge and experience with procurement/spend systems data and analysis
Strong interpersonal and management capabilities to coach and develop Sourcing Specialists/Analysts, as needed
Must have strong organizational skills
Strong problem solving, analytical and report summation, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise
Team-building, high degree of business acumen, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Proficiency in Source-to-Pay tools (e.g., Coupa)
First hand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology required.

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge and expertise preferred.
Nationally recognized professional certification preferred (i.e. Certified Purchasing Manager).

Responsibilities

Critically review lease documents, including lease terms, expiration dates, security deposits, and escalations, ensuring accurate and timely management of real estate reports and databases
Negotiate new leases, terminations, and renewals while proactively identifying relocation or consolidation opportunities when available
Coordinate lease administrative activities with Accounts Payable, Legal, and Insurance departments
Coordinate tenant improvement projects with Operations and the Base Integration Department
Perform lease and operating expense audits in coordination with Accounts Payable
Partner with internal business teams, including site selection, to support property and base openings and closures
Perform financial analyses as required to support real estate and business decisions
Develop strategies to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels while minimizing operational and financial risk
Proactively identify improvement opportunities within assigned category areas and recommend key actions to appropriate stakeholders; lead implementation of solutions and ensure ongoing adherence
Collaborate on annual plans and long-term forecasts for costs, savings targets, and planned projects
Other duties as assigned