Lessen · 3 days ago
Director of Vendor Sourcing
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expLessen is a tech-enabled property service provider transforming real estate services. The Director of Vendor Sourcing is responsible for overseeing vendor programs, driving business results, and enhancing operational excellence through strategic planning and process improvement.
Online PortalsProperty ManagementReal EstateRental Property
Responsibilities
Oversee a team/teams of Vendor Sourcing Specialists
Monitor activities against department objectives and submit performance reports to senior leadership; address issues with urgency and correct areas of improvement
Design, execute, and report on sourcing pipeline, including the ability to capture and convey insights in the data
Develop and implement pricing negotiation and service term strategies
Interact cross-functionally with all other departments and serve as an effective and value-added service for the entire organization
Collaborate with other departments and leadership such as Operations and Affiliate Management to ensure sourcing strategies remain relevant, organizational goals are being met and delivery is on track, achieving customer goals and expectations
Implement resolutions from other leaders and the team in analyzing opportunities and risks with vendors and the vendor onboarding team; recommend resolutions to leadership
Accountable for the resolution of complex issues escalated by the client independently and with a sense of urgency; responsible for communication and resolution of issues
Escalate the most consequential issues to executive leadership with actionable recommendations for solutions
Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish, communicate, and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency
Develop, communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals
Serve as the primary contact for procurement-related questions, training, policy, and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments
Develop and implement procurement-related training programs for the procurement team
Develop a centralized procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organization
Develop and implement a targeted RFQ/RFP process to drive improved performance and increase profitability
Serve as a liaison to operations leadership
Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of internal and external data
Responsible for executing full authority for personnel decisions; participate in departmental budgeting, strategic planning and procedural change
Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned
Must be available to adjust work schedule during high peak periods when necessary
Travel, as needed, to meet vendors and assess and identify opportunities of growth or improvement of processes (potential travel of 10%)
Qualification
Required
Advanced proficiency in all people management processes, including recruitment, performance management and reward
Advanced proficiency in building, growing and developing a team; including department structure design and resourcing
Advanced proficiency in coaching and developing individual team members to reach their potential
Proficient in engaging multiple teams through communication, processes, personal impact and influence
Excellent Microsoft product skills - high-level experience with Excel and Word required
Experience/ability to setup/lead meetings or plan remote business events required
Bachelor's degree or related experience
7 or more years business experience
Preferred
4 or more years' experience in facilities, supply chain, or procurement preferred
4 or more years of management experience preferred
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
401K retirement savings plan
Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
Maternity/Paternity Pay
Career advancement opportunities
All the tools you'll need to be successful
Company
Lessen
Lessen is an online platform for managing properties and maintenance services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$735MKey Investors
Legacy KnightFifth WallNavitas Capital
2023-01-12Series Unknown· $500M
2023-01-12Debt Financing
2022-05-01Series B· $30M
Leadership Team
J
Jay McKee
Founder and CEO
Sean Miller
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Recent News
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2026-01-09
General catalyst
2026-01-08
Business Wire
2025-11-11
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