Procurement Manager

Salary- 95 KOversee a portfolio of vendor accounts.       Understanding and thoroughly researching community, vendor or team member inquiries regarding products, contracts, customer service concerns and overall account information.Resolving problems, proposing new solutions and providing proactive follow-up in a timely manner.Arrange and participate in Business Reviews.Review and redline contracts, provide input and work with Legal and Risk ManagementAct as the liaison for Senior Lifestyle (communities and corporate team) with vendors and purchasing groups.Establish a thorough knowledge of the products, services, contracts, vendors and relationships Senior Lifestyle has.Use strategic, analytical and independent judgement in providing resolution.Seek out, vet and present new vendors, product or service opportunities to enhance the existing portfolio.Perform evaluations of vendor proposals including selection, negotiation, pricing, and contracting.Audit formularies and order guides to ensure pricing accuracy.Attend trainings, industry functions, and conferences as assigned; conducts community site visits as determined by The Director of Procurement.Produce and manage ongoing reports including Yardi, DSSI and individual vendor reports; these are related to order guides, spend, trending, budgeting, and price comparisons.Manage DSSI and process reports via DSSI toolsAssist in the process for acquisition and disposition of communities.Participate in and lead Procurement training.Performs additional work duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Procurement.