Company Description

AIR Communities is a Real Estate Investment Trust headquartered in Denver, CO. We are one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily apartment housing, managing high-quality properties in most major markets, including Boston, Denver, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Miami! We are searching for motivated, customer service focused people who delight in exceeding expectations, and enjoy working with their teammates in a fast paced, collaborative work environment. At AIR, we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance. These values are brought to life by our passionate teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success. When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry and open the door to unlimited career opportunities.

Job Description

Job Summary: Oversees the purchasing activities in procuring materials, equipment, and services. Ensures contracts with suppliers and vendors are consistent with company objectives. Participates in contract negotiations with internal customers and suppliers to secure consistent supplies and quality services at competitive prices.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and oversee the supplier base for assigned services or construction projects.
• Works with internal customers and vendors to support procurement efforts.
• Support negotiations with suppliers for assigned commodities and projects to achieve the best price, quality and schedule.
• Support and coordinate the registration and onboarding of new suppliers in company and third party systems.
• Research new sources of services, making recommendations to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Maintain all required records of sourcing, negotiations, and contracts.
• REsponsible for formulating and securing vendor contracts for construction projects, corporate purchasing and operations sourcing needs.
• Works with internal customers to prepare RFP scope of work and related specifications for new and/or existing contracts or projects.
• Works directly with selected vendors to negotiate contracts.
• Prepares and reviews final contracts.
• Responsible for ensuring quality and cost value of selected vendor's goods and services. 
• Track construction projects through completion and support Property Accounts Payable as needed to ensure timely and accurate payment of construction project invoices.
• Serves as main point of contact working with corporate and field team members experiencing issues with goods and services provided by contracted vendors.
• Responsible for managing the company's compliance with established purchasing procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2 years of directly related experience or equivalent amount of work experience in procurement and/or vendor contract management.
• Proven ability to analyze and prepare bid documents and successfully negotiate vendor contracts.
• Able to work in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure the organization's needs are met while managing purchasing process procedures. 

Additional Information

AIR offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance at the individual, team and company levels. We start with a competitive base salary and add bonus opportunities and benefit choices topped off with:

• Expected base pay rate of $59,000-$77,000 plus 10% annual bonus target. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
• Live onsite! 25% Rent Discount available at any of our AIR Communities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options available. HSA with company sponsored contributions, FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA).
• Short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 401(K)
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Commuter Benefits and Pet-Insurance.
• Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Consumer discounts from various products and services including travel planning, wireless phones, health and fitness, home appliances, and more.
• 15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth including realistic job previews, in person and virtual leadership training, and performance improvement courses.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo a four panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing.