What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Of Procurement position at The Gatesworth?
Director of Procurement – Senior Living | St. Louis, MO
On-Site- 1 McKnight Place, St.Louis, MO 63124
Build and lead procurement for five distinct luxury communities. Report directly to the CFO in a newly created role with the authority to set standards, choose vendors, and deliver measurable savings. The Gatesworth Communities is a locally owned, award-winning senior living organization in St. Louis. On-site, full-time.
Your communities: The Gatesworth, Parc Provence, McKnight Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, McKnight Place Extended Care, and Avenir Luxury Apartments.
What You’ll Do
Baseline annual spend across all communities and prioritize high-impact sourcing
Lead purchasing for food, medical and resident care, housekeeping and linen, maintenance, capital equipment, and purchased services
Source, onboard, and evaluate vendors on cost, quality, and reliability
Negotiate contracts and build a central contract database and renewal calendar
Standardize product lists, ordering, and par levels to cut waste and off-contract spend
Evaluate GPO programs and procurement technology
Report savings, spend under contract, and vendor performance to leadership
Ensure vendor compliance, including insurance certificates, W-9s, and exclusion screening
What You Bring
5 years of progressive procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, including multi-category sourcing
Senior living, healthcare, or hospitality experience strongly preferred
Proven track record building or rebuilding a procurement function and delivering savings
Contract review and negotiation experience
Advanced Excel and spend analysis skills; GPO and purchasing system experience a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Ability to earn buy-in and lead through influence across multiple sites
Why This Role
Design a function instead of inheriting one
Direct access to the CFO and executive team
Locally owned organization focused on quality
Currently employed? Your inquiry is confidential. Apply today to learn more.
Salary : $112,555 - $175,623