Sourcing Excellence, Compliance and Process Enablement Lead

Asset Living•Houston, TX

About The Position

Asset Living is a third-party management firm founded in 1986, specializing in fostering thriving communities nationwide across multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions. The company is recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, known for its workplace culture and growth opportunities. Asset Living is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) and a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). The Sourcing Excellence, Compliance and Process Enablement Lead role is a Principle-level position focused on developing and implementing best-in-class sourcing methodologies, tools, and performance tracking systems to build a foundation for strategic sourcing and category management. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in strategic sourcing processes, procurement benefits measurement, and sourcing template development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or procurement operations, with a focus on process design and enablement.
Proven experience implementing the strategic sourcing process in a complex, multi-category environment.
Strong analytical skills and experience with benefits tracking and procurement performance measurement.
Proficiency in procurement tools and platforms.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and change management skills

Nice To Haves

MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and continuously improve the strategic sourcing process across all procurement categories.
Develop and maintain standardized sourcing templates, including, but not limited to, RFIs, RFPs, bid analysis tools, and supplier scorecards.
Establish and manage a procurement benefits tracking framework, including savings methodologies, benefit validation, and reporting dashboards.
Partner with Category Managers and business stakeholders to embed sourcing best practices into daily operations.
Establish and manage the governance foundation for preferred supplier programs, pricing compliance, and contract adherence.
Lead the engagement with Operational Divisions to track, report and communicate preferred supplier relationships and compliance.
Lead training and capability-building initiatives to elevate procurement maturity across the organization.
Support procurement technology enablement, including e-sourcing platforms and contract lifecycle management tools.
Monitor industry trends and benchmarks to ensure Asset Living remains at the forefront of procurement excellence.
Support the CPO in the development of governance routines (monthly business reviews, savings audits, compliance reporting).