Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. This individual is responsible for fulfilling leasing and move in goals. They are also expected to maintain a positive image of the community with referral sources, residents, and employees. The Community Relations Director will lead the sales and marketing department at the community.

Job Description

• Salary- 95 K
• Oversee a portfolio of vendor accounts.       
  • Understanding and thoroughly researching community, vendor or team member inquiries regarding products, contracts, customer service concerns and overall account information.
  • Resolving problems, proposing new solutions and providing proactive follow-up in a timely manner.
  • Arrange and participate in Business Reviews.
  • Review and redline contracts, provide input and work with Legal and Risk Management
• Act as the liaison for Senior Lifestyle (communities and corporate team) with vendors and purchasing groups.
• Establish a thorough knowledge of the products, services, contracts, vendors and relationships Senior Lifestyle has.
• Use strategic, analytical and independent judgement in providing resolution.
• Seek out, vet and present new vendors, product or service opportunities to enhance the existing portfolio.
• Perform evaluations of vendor proposals including selection, negotiation, pricing, and contracting.
• Audit formularies and order guides to ensure pricing accuracy.
• Attend trainings, industry functions, and conferences as assigned; conducts community site visits as determined by The Director of Procurement.
• Produce and manage ongoing reports including Yardi, DSSI and individual vendor reports; these are related to order guides, spend, trending, budgeting, and price comparisons.
• Manage DSSI and process reports via DSSI tools
• Assist in the process for acquisition and disposition of communities.
• Participate in and lead Procurement training.
• Performs additional work duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Procurement.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Years of Experience: Experienced Professional (5-10 years)

Type of Experience: Project management, sales support, contract negotiation, pricing analysis and comparisons; leading meetings with both internal and external teams

Language Skills: Capable of communicating efficiently and properly

Technical Competencies: Microsoft Office Products; ability to create Power Point presentations

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to build lasting relationships

• Ability to manage multiple projects and multi-task several initiatives at the same time

• Ability to solve practical problems, think independently, and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Able to manage time effectively and work well under tight deadlines or without a deadline
• Ability to interact with a multitude of various personalities and adjust accordingly.
• Identify opportunities for a change in vendor, project, or product category and continually share needs and expectations.
• Established analytical, problem solving, contract and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with GPOs (Group Purchasing Organizations) and how to efficiently partner with them

Information Systems: Microsoft Suite – Excel, Word and Adobe required

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

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