Senior Procurement Specialist
Senior Procurement Specialist
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$ 58230 - 74180
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Overview
Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
***This position will work onsite at our corporate office in Brentwood TN***
Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility
- Medical Dental Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
- Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Company provided life insurance
- Adoption benefit
- Disability (short and long term)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Optional life and dependent life insurance
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Base pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.
Veterans transitioning active duty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N400 application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.
Responsibilities
Steers facilities and development related sourcing initiatives for the company with the goal of achieving cost reductions in the total cost of goods and services increase total of spend automated with national and regional vendors as well as in maintaining or improving quality and vendor service levels. Aligns with other departments including internal and external designers in supporting their strategies and processes while maximizing the companys buying potential and savings opportunities.
- Implements and rolls out the strategic vision for facilities and development category.
- Coordinates with the department team on major strategic project and supplier reviews to ensure programs are maintained on an ongoing basis (price verification product blocking etc)
- Utilizes strategic sourcing processes to ensure that contracts are put in place that meet the needs of all of our communities while providing synergy in process and savings. Timing of which is based on contract expiration date or business needs.
- Identifies and prioritizes sourcing projects within spend area and develop the annual procurement plan.
- Leads/participates in crossfunctional teams in the development of sourcing strategies.
- Drives contract and vendor compliance to the new and existing national agreements.
- Provides detailed reporting on company programs including trend analysis rebate tracking savings initiatives etc.
- Leads selected department sourcing initiatives and be a point person for selectedcompanywide strategic projects.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree (BA or BS) from fouryear college or university preferred. Five to ten years of related facilities and development sourcing experience including proficiency in the procurement of Furniture Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) to include related renovation and construction products/services. Proven success sourcing multiple categories for a national multilocation organization including: managing RFPs vendor relationships contract compliance etc.
Certifications Licenses and Other Special Requirements
None
Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.
Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has a working knowledge of the organization. Exceptional problemsolving and analytical skills. Exceptional communication brainstorming leadership and negotiating skills. Ability to provide analytical and service support on basic and complex projects to include tasks using Microsoft Excel PeopleSoft and other procurement software programs while working with customers and suppliers.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Requires interaction with coworkers residents or vendors
- Walking
- Sitting
- Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Exposure to latex
- Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
- Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens
- Requires Travel: Occasionally
- Vision
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace.
Salary Range Information
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
