Procurement Manager

AIR Communities • Denver, CO

15h • $90,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing and procurement efforts across assigned categories. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to identify needs, develop sourcing strategies, and secure high-quality goods and services at competitive prices. The Procurement Manager drives RFP processes, evaluates vendor proposals, negotiates contracts, and ensures agreements align with company objectives while delivering value, consistency, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience or equivalent amount of work experience in procurement and/or vendor contract management.
• Proven ability to successfully manage all aspects of the company's procurement process for assigned products and services, including sourcing, RFP events, vendor negotiation, budgeting, contracts and contract execution.
• Able to work in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure the organization's needs are met while managing procurement process procedures.

Responsibilities

• Own the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing strategy, RFP development and execution, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and final execution.
• Build and manage strong vendor partnerships while identifying new suppliers that improve cost, quality, and service outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define scopes of work, align procurement strategies with business needs, and support ongoing sourcing initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels to achieve the best overall value while meeting budget and timeline requirements.
• Ensure procurement systems, contracts, and vendor records are accurate, compliant, and effectively maintained.
• Act as a key point of contact for vendor performance and issue resolution, while supporting project tracking and coordination through completion.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunities
• 25% Discounted Rent at AIR communities
• Medical insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Vision insurance options
• Life insurance options
• HSA with company sponsored contributions
• FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA)
• Short-term disability paid by the company
• Long-term disability paid by the company
• 401(K) with up to 6% employer contributions
• Paid Vacation
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Pet-Insurance
• Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Consumer discounts from various products and services
• 15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

What This Job Offers

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