Procurement Manager

Crescent Communities•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for a portfolio of build-to-rent communities and select portions of Multifamily. This role oversees sourcing, contracting, national accounts, vendor management, and cost control across all phases of development, with a focus on achieving economies of scale, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services. The ideal candidate has strong experience in residential construction procurement, understands the unique demands of BTR projects, and excels at balancing cost.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field experience.
5+ years of procurement experience in residential construction, or BTR
Strong negotiation, contract management, and cost-analysis skills
Working knowledge of construction materials, scopes, and subcontractor trades
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity with national or regional supplier agreements
Understand construction methods for estimating
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented and problem solver
Ability to provide strong leadership to team members, consultants, contractors, customers and other internal or external entities.
Effective organizational skills – project/process management
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook
Communicate and converse to exchange information
Operate a computer keyboard, phone, calculator, and other office equipment
Seeing to read a variety of materials and observe a variety of development and construction activities.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
Must be able to transport 10-25 lbs. (computer, files etc.) and plans, specs, etc.
Move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery
Must be able to maneuver on the job for extended periods of time
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Ability to maneuver through a construction site
Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation
Ability to travel to field locations and stay overnight as required
Ability to work early and/or late hours and weekends as required
Ability to work under short-term deadlines

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with BTR development, budgets, and standardization Contracting process.
Lead sourcing, pricing negotiation, for materials, and subcontracted services
Drive cost savings through volume purchasing, preferred vendor programs, and supplier agreements.
Track market pricing trends, material availability, and supply chain risks
Establish, Track and manage a network of qualified suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
Negotiate contracts, master service agreements, purchase orders and pricing schedules
Manage parent company national accounts reporting
Collaborate with development, construction, preconstruction design, and operations teams to align procurement with project needs.
Support value engineering initiatives without compromising durability or resident experience.
Maintain procurement schedules to support construction timelines
Support standardization of materials, finishes, appliances, and building systems across BTR communities
Develop procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
Improve procurement workflows, reporting, and controls
Assist with estimating when needed.
Create Maintain Pricing for individual Floorplans by Unit.
Provide quantity take offs for pricing