Procurement Manager - Real Estate, Construction & Maintenance

Skechers • Manhattan Beach, CA

10d • $125,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Procurement Manager – Real Estate, Construction & Maintenance is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing the acquisition, leasing, and renewal of Skechers' retail, corporate, and distribution properties, while overseeing procurement activities related to construction projects and facility maintenance across domestic and international markets. The role leads complex real estate negotiations and manages contractor and vendor relationships to ensure construction projects and ongoing maintenance programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to Skechers' quality standards. It combines procurement expertise with real estate, store construction, and facilities management knowledge to drive cost-effective outcomes supporting the company's global growth strategy. This high-visibility position impacts Skechers' real estate portfolio, physical store environments, and long-term operational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate procurement, lease negotiations, construction project management, or facilities maintenance.
• Ability to negotiate complex real estate leases, construction contracts, and maintenance service agreements across multiple markets.
• Financial acumen, including budget management, cost analysis, capital expenditure planning, and ROI evaluation for real estate and construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and vendor relationships in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Real Estate license or construction-related certification such as CCIM, CPM, PMP, LEED, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with lease management, construction project management, and facilities software such as CoStar, Lucernex, Procore, or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a retail or consumer goods environment.
• Experience working with global or multi-location retail real estate and construction portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and negotiations for real estate transactions, including new store leases, corporate office spaces, warehouse facilities, and lease renewals, as well as construction and maintenance contracts across domestic and international markets.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for real estate, construction, and facility maintenance aligned with expansion goals, quality standards, budgets, and operational requirements.
• Oversee store construction procurement, including vendor bidding, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management, ensuring work meets Skechers' design and brand standards.
• Manage facility maintenance programs by sourcing, negotiating, and administering service contracts with maintenance vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, property valuations, construction costs, and competitive lease rates to support negotiations and deliver cost savings.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Store Development, Construction, and Operations to ensure agreements meet compliance, financial, and brand requirements.
• Maintain relationships with landlords, brokers, developers, general contractors, architects, and facilities service providers.
• Oversee lease administration and construction project tracking, including critical dates, renewals, terminations, and contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, financial analyses, construction project updates, and maintenance performance metrics to senior leadership.

What This Job Offers

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