Director of Procurement in NEW YORK, New York at ARGO REAL ESTATE LLC

The Director of Procurement & Vendor Management provides strategic leadership for Argo's procurement, vendor management, purchasing, and procurement technology functions. This role is responsible for improving vendor performance, controlling costs, reducing risk, implementing technology solutions, and supporting operational excellence across the portfolio.

• Establish procurement standards, bidding requirements, and vendor selection processes.

• Negotiate pricing and identify portfolio-wide cost savings opportunities.

• Support budgeting through vendor pricing analysis and forecasting.

• Lead vendor relationships, performance management, and preferred vendor programs.

• Oversee vendor qualification, licensing, and insurance compliance processes.

• Serve as the escalation point for significant vendor issues.

• Provide procurement oversight and support for capital improvement projects.

• Ensure consistency in bidding, vendor selection, and procurement documentation.

• Implement technology solutions, automation, and process improvements.

• Develop reporting, analytics, and dashboards to support decision-making.

• Supervise procurement personnel and establish department KPIs.

• Promote accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

• Strategic Negotiation & Vendor Management

• Financial & Analytical Skills

• Project & Process Management

• Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Risk Management & Compliance

At Argo Real Estate, we value our people and believe in fostering a collaborative and growth-driven environment. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in delivering exceptional service to our clients and residents across New York City.

We offer a highly competitive salary and comprehensive compensation package, including performance-based incentive bonuses, competitive medical benefits, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, employee referral incentives, cell phone stipends, and many additional employee perks and professional growth opportunities.