FirstKey Homes · 4 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Supply Chain
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
7+ years expFirstKey Homes is a company focused on managing a nationwide portfolio of single-family homes. The Senior Manager leads all purchasing and materials management, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, inventory optimization, and on-time delivery to field operations teams while overseeing a team of specialists.
Property ManagementReal EstateRentalRental Property
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of purchasing and inventory specialists
Develop, lead and deploy strategic objectives with clear deliverables and project plans
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Serve as a strategic partner and subject matter expert on supply chain strategies & processes
Oversee purchasing for all materials and supplies for renovation & maintenance
Ensure compliance with approved program plans, vendor lists and agreements
Monitor order accuracy and efficiency across the procure to pay process
Establish and maintain high-performing supplier partnerships
Direct inventory planning & control processes to minimize waste and prevent stockouts
Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules to ensure timely supply of materials at field sites
Standardize inventory practices and implement scalable systems across all markets
Evaluate current P2P workflows and identify process gaps
Implement automation and technology solutions to streamline the procure to pay processes
Develop KPIs and reporting dashboards to monitor P2P performance and compliance
Train teams on updated processes and ensure adoption across all markets
Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability and service quality
Monitor supplier performance and address issues promptly
Support onboarding and compliance of material suppliers
Ensure adherence to supply chain policies and pricing standards
Maintain audit-ready documentation for all purchasing and logistics activities
Prepare reports on spend, inventory levels, and vendor performance for leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field
7-10 years of experience in multi-source procurement supporting a network of sites
Worked in Residential Construction or Residential Property Management (MFR, SFR, BTR)
Fully capable of functioning in, overseeing and adapting supply chain platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Coupa, or Margin Point
Deep understanding of residential housing renovation & maintenance strategies & processes
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with field and supplier stakeholders
Proficiency in procurement systems and MS Office Suite
Spend, Cost & Pricing, Business Case Analysis
Contract Management & Administration
Ability to analyze data and translate findings into operational improvements
Negotiating contracts and purchases with suppliers and vendors
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Management of Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of resources, such as people, equipment, facilities, and materials needed by the business
Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Integrity – This job requires being honest and ethical
Initiative – This job requires a willingness to proactively take on challenges and opportunities
High sense of urgency and responsiveness to quickly serve and support business partners to realize common goals
Independent and Proactive problem solver, responsive to the business' needs
Leadership – This job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction, often outside reporting lines
Attention to Detail – This job requires attention to detail, correctness and thoroughness
Analytical Thinking – This job requires analyzing data and information, then using logic, reasoning & insights to address challenges and opportunities
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Preferred
Master's degree or advanced certifications or training in supply chain or procurement
Procurement in the single-family home construction, renovation or repair industry at scale
Company
FirstKey Homes
FirstKey Homes is a property management firm that offers rental home properties.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Colleen Keating
CEO
Teri Miller
Chief Financial Officer
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