Job Description

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Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll 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 applicant's skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 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 N-400) 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.Education and Experience
A Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university, preferably a Supply Chain degree. Five to seven years related experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven success sourcing a variety of categories including: managing RFPs, vendor relationships, contract compliance, etc.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
CPM or CPIM preferred
Management/Decision Making
Uses strong analytic skills and an in-depth understanding of the organization and the business in order to handle arising problems and issues. Solves diverse Problems using solid analytical skills where limited precedents/guidelines exist.
Knowledge and Skills
Has an advanced knowledge of the organization, industry, and a functional discipline. Extensive understanding of technical areas gained through experience and used to complete and/or oversee assignments. Exceptional problem solving, research, data analysis and cost structure analysis skills. Strong collaborative and communication skills, demonstrate ability to influence and partner with key internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical background - proficient in Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word. Project Management and Procurement Lifecycle Management skills. Independent thinker that is able to work in remote team atmosphere. Distinctive leadership, willing to make tough decisions, but well respected by internal and external stakeholders. Comfortable with conflict, willingness to challenge conventional thinking
Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
• Requires Travel: Occasionally
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Will be responsible for achieving cost reductions in the total cost of goods and services, increasing vendor compliance, ensuring compliant bidders are utilized, and/or will have responsibility for improving quality and vendor service levels. This position will report directly to a Director or Senior Director of Procurement and is closely aligned with the senior level stakeholders at Brookdale, supporting their strategies and processes while maximizing Brookdale's buying potential and savings opportunities, along with identifying and improving processes to drive efficiencies
Utilize various Procurement processes to ensure that suppliers and/or contracts are put in place that meet the needs of our communities, while providing synergy in process and savings.
Negotiate and implement local, regional and national agreements and/or strategies to support the savings, service, and/or process improvement goals of the procurement team.
Drive contract and vendor compliance to the new and existing national agreements.
Monthly reporting and analysis, including identifying and delivering a savings target % or Spend Management goal
Track contract expiration and renewal.
Provide oversight and assistance to project teams for cost analysis, forecasting and cost negotiations.
Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information & pricing as needed to establish community rates and capital purchases.
Review general conditions, schedules, scopes of work and other exhibits as prepared by suppliers, contractors, and/or subcontractors to ensure pricing fairness and competitiveness.
Coordinates with national vendors to determine optimal ship points based on freight costs and usage forecast.
Identify and lead selected department Procurement initiatives, including Supplier Relationship Management, QBRs, RFPs, and new program implementation.
Resolves community complaints and solve on-going issues to help drive continuous improvement for the company.
May include the Development, coaching, and mentoring of direct reports. Conduct performance evaluations, recommends salary adjustments; takes disciplinary action as necessary
Prior experience managing others strongly desired
Experience with eContracts, eSourcing, Procure to Pay systems and processes (Coupa, Zycus) desired
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.

Skills Required