• Manager Procurement

    Bell Partners (Greensboro, NC)


    Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker.

     

    At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.

     

    •​The Manager Procurement will support the Director Procurement in executing strategic sourcing, contract management, and vendor engagement initiatives that align with Bell Partners Inc.’s goals for cost optimization, risk mitigation, ESG compliance, and operational efficiency. This role plays a key part in expanding spend under management, enhancing procurement analytics, and driving value through supplier partnerships.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities

    + Lead and execute sourcing events based on contract lifecycle, category strategy, or operational demand.

    + Develop and present data-driven recommendations, project updates, and compliance reports to stakeholders.

    + Manage vendor relationships through structured business reviews, KPI tracking, and issue resolution.

    + Oversee procurement categories including MRO, flooring, turn services, appliances, broadband, access control, and smart home technologies.

    + Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the e-Procurement platform, spend analysis platform and support digital procurement transformation.

    + Collaborate with Construction Services as needed for capital and renovation procurement.

    + Actively engage in contract negotiations and renewals, leveraging data-driven insights and collaborative strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for the organization.

    + Lead procurement onboarding/offboarding for property acquisitions and dispositions.

    + Contribute to the implementation of the Responsible Contractor Policy and vendor diversity initiatives.

    + Maintain strong cross-functional communication with Legal, Risk, Operations, and Accounting.

    + Participate in procurement process improvement initiatives, including RFP cycle time reduction and spend visibility enhancements.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Core Competencies

    + Ensures Accountability

    + Action Oriented

    + Collaborates

    + Communicates Effectively

    + Customer Focus

    + Decision Quality

    + Drives Results

    + Instills Trust

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    + Demonstrated alignment with Bell Core Values and culture.

    + Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.

    + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, and data visualization techniques.

    + Familiarity with Smartsheet, SharePoint, Power BI, and DocuSign preferred.

    + Experience with P2P systems, E-Procurement platforms, and Spend Analytics tools.

    + Strong analytical and organizational skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving business needs.

    + Experience in multifamily housing or real estate operations is a plus.

    + Understanding of ESG principles and supplier diversity programs is beneficial.

    Education and Experience

    + BA/BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

    + 3+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in a corporate or property operations environment.

    + Working knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and procurement analytics.

     

    About Bell Partners

     

    Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.

     

    Join Bell to be a difference maker. Apply today!

     

    Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.