Procurement Director

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT’s), in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing high-quality apartment communities in high barrier-to-entry markets of the United States. These markets are located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Pacific Northwest and Northern and Southern California regions of the country. We currently own and operate approximately 50,000 apartment homes in the US and employ approximately 2,000 associates. AvalonBay builds approximately 3,000 to 5,000 new apartment homes annually, representing 12 to 20 communities, in addition to a number of acquisitions.


AvalonBay is looking for the right candidate to join its Procurement team in Alexandria, VA. This individual will be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing strategies, leading sourcing initiatives and establishing agreements that contribute to AvalonBay’s business objectives. The candidate must possess the market intelligence and knowledge and experience in strategic sourcing/ procurement of assigned categories, specifically in professional services and corporate functions. The skills to work with senior management in various business units and functions, understand the business needs, perform critical analysis, define opportunities, formulate strategies, lead sourcing initiatives, conduct effective negotiations and manage supplier performance/ relationship in a team environment are critical. Experience in corporate functions and real estate development, construction and management industry is desirable.

This position will have responsibility for significant spend and for implementing programs to contribute towards financial performance of the company through cost reductions, service improvements, best practices and risk management.

The qualified candidate must have a Bachelors Degree (higher education preferred), 10+ years experience in strategic sourcing/ procurement and outstanding analytical, organizational, communication and collaborative change management skills.


AvalonBay offers competitive compensation package, terrific benefits and a great working environment. EOE

If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=501695-3-283