When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.
Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.
Job ID 2025-231810 JOB OVERVIEW The Director Purchasing is responsible for driving procurement excellence that supports Sunrise’s operational goals and commitment to delivering best-in-class senior living communities. This strategic and hands-on leader oversees all procurement and sourcing activities for Sunrise’s new development and construction projects, with a particular focus on materials, equipment and subcontracted services that support senior living environments. Partnering closely with Construction, Development, Design and other cross-functional teams, the Director Purchasing manages the full purchasing lifecycle—from vendor qualification and contract negotiation to logistics coordination and inventory control—to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, cost-effective goods and services. The role also plays a critical part in managing long-lead items, mitigating supply chain risks, and fostering strong relationships with general contractors, manufacturers and suppliers. RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONSJob Description
Essential Duties
As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:
Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies that support Sunrise’s new development and renovation projects across its national portfolio of senior living communities
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing purchasing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and innovation
Lead the end-to-end purchasing process for construction-related materials, equipment and subcontracted services, ensuring quality, cost efficiency and alignment with project timelines and specifications
Collaborate with Construction, Development, Design and community stakeholders to ensure procurement efforts are tightly integrated with operational goals and resident-centered outcomes
Negotiate and manage vendor and subcontractor agreements, ensuring favorable pricing, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance and alignment with Sunrise’s standards
Track and manage inventories (Sunrise-owned vs. GC-provided) and coordinate logistics to ensure timely material delivery to job sites
Leverage construction management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend) and platforms such as Smartsheet to manage budgets, procurement workflows and supplier communications
Monitor market trends, lead times, cost fluctuations and availability to inform purchasing decisions and mitigate supply chain risks
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, with an emphasis on suppliers experienced in senior living, multifamily and healthcare construction
Conduct quarterly business reviews and supplier performance assessments to ensure compliance with contract terms and performance standards
Provide regular reporting and analysis of purchasing activity, performance metrics and strategic sourcing opportunities to senior leadership
Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met
Perform other duties as assigned
Core Competencies
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals, ensure cost-effectiveness and support large-scale construction and renovation projects in a highly regulated industry
Deep understanding of construction materials, equipment lead times, logistics coordination and procurement systems with the ability to proactively mitigate delays and cost risks
Proven track record of negotiating favorable terms, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, performance standards, and delivery timelines
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships across departments to support operational alignment, resolve project challenges and drive timely procurement outcomes
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing procurement teams, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement
Experience and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPPB) strongly preferred
8–10 years of progressive experience in construction procurement or purchasing, including direct responsibility for large-scale multifamily or senior living development projectsProven experience managing procurement for ground-up and renovation projects, including vendor selection, contract negotiation and coordination with general contractors and subcontractors
Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural drawings, engineering plans and project specifications to inform purchasing decisions and ensure alignment with construction timelines and budgets
Hands-on experience with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, Smartsheet) and ERP systems (e.g., Workday) for procurement tracking, budget oversight and reporting
Deep knowledge of residential construction materials, building codes, ADA compliance and senior living or multifamily design standards
Strong negotiation, vendor management and contract administration skills, with a track record of securing favorable terms while ensuring compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards
Demonstrated leadership and team development experience, including the ability to coach direct reports, foster accountability and lead cross-functional procurement initiatives
Exceptional organizational, follow-up and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven, team-oriented environment
ABOUT SUNRISE
Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability PlansRetirement Savings PlansEmployee Assistant Program / Discount ProgramPaid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday paymyFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shiftTuition ReimbursementIn addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.Some benefits have eligibility requirementsApply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSSunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.
COMPENSATION DISCLAIMERSelected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).
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