[Hiring] Director, Procurement Governance & Systems – Operations @Greystar

Role Description

The Director, Procurement Governance & Systems – Operations leads the day-to-day administration, performance, and continuous improvement of Greystar's procurement governance infrastructure. Procurement Governance & Systems includes end-to-end Source-to-Settle (S2S) process as its core operational responsibility.

• Upstream Functions (Source-to-Contract)
  • Own day-to-day administration of Upstream S2S functions — supplier compliance, bidding, and contract management.
  • Supplier Compliance:
    • Own operational execution of the Supplier Compliance Program.
    • Manage the supplier credentialing and monitoring ecosystem.
    • Support ongoing supplier ESG/emissions data collection.
  • Bidding: Administer and continuously improve bid management processes and tools.
  • Contract Management: Oversee contract lifecycle administration.
  • Monitor Upstream process performance, proactively identifying inefficiencies or gaps.
• Downstream Functions (Procure-to-Pay)
  • Own day-to-day administration of Downstream S2S functions — procurement/purchasing, invoice processing, and payments.
  • Administer procurement/purchasing workflows and system configuration.
  • Oversee invoice processing performance.
  • Monitor payment processing and controls.
  • Monitor Downstream process performance and system health.
  • Partner with technology and platform teams to implement system changes.
• Systems, Tools & Operating Model Oversight
  • Maintain and evolve procurement governance policies, standards, and processes.
  • Maintain current-state process documentation and training materials.
  • Manage tools and platform administration.
  • Serve as a point of escalation for supplier and contract disputes.
  • Support headcount and resourcing analysis across the initiative portfolio.
  • Develop internal communications, training materials, and enablement content.
  • Own governance and administration of existing and future procurement programs.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in procurement, supplier risk/compliance, or enterprise governance program management.
• Demonstrated experience administering and optimizing large-scale ERP/procurement systems.
• Working knowledge of supplier compliance, third-party risk management, and credentialing platforms.
• Familiarity with bidding/sourcing processes and contract lifecycle management practices.
• Experience operating across multiple regions/geographies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and shifting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Requirements

• Systems thinking — able to map policy-to-platform alignment.
• Strong cross-functional influence without direct authority.
• Comfortable balancing steady-state operational rigor with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Detail-oriented program and supplier management skills.
• Customer-service orientation toward internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Self-sufficient and resourceful; able to operate effectively amid resource constraints.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Generous Paid Time off: 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service.
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.