What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Lula Smarter Property Maintenance?
Procurement Manager
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Our Story
In 2020, property managers across the country were struggling to keep up with maintenance due to the labor shortage and supply chain disruptions. Enter Lula, whose vendor network and sourcing solutions provided relief for residents and managers all over. The issues that plagued the industry for years were all brought to light when the world shut down due to the pandemic. This disruption provided Lula with a path to reinvent property maintenance forever.
Once we found where we were most needed and fully committed to servicing rental properties, our core business skyrocketed. In the last 4 years, we've grown to over 70 employees, achieved exponential revenue growth, and expanded to 40 markets (and counting). Lula is rapidly expanding into new markets and is seeking to add talented professionals to our growing team.
Lula's team embraces a fast-moving, high-energy environment dedicated to serving our customers and their needs first. To join this team, you will need to show a passion for helping our customer succeed on our platform, and a desire to grow your career and income. We're looking for competitive, tenacious, and driven individuals who are ready to embrace the incentives and rewards that come with success.
➡ Ingram Business Magazine’s Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies in Kansas City
➡ Ranked 373 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the United States
➡ Proptech Breakthrough’s Work Order Management Solution of the Year
➡ CEO Selected by EY as 2024 Heartland Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
Lula Core Values:
- We are customer obsessed.
- We think differently.
- We hustle.
- We finish what we start.
- We care for one another.
Experience & Requirements:
A successful candidate will bring real-world rental property maintenance experience, utilize their skill set to provide estimates and track all projects under their guidance . Applicants required property maintenance experience including but not limited to:
- Routine maintenance and emergency maintenance.
- Must be able to HVAC and Water Heater systems and understand equipment requirements.
- Understanding of maintenance in the SFR space and cost ranges for a variety of services such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, hardware, appliances, drywall, etc.
- Residential Property Maintenance experience required
At least 1-2 years of relevant and well-rounded residential maintenance experience in the property management industry is a must.
Role Expectations:
- Coordinating multiple projects through the day through Lula’s job management program.
- Provide complete and comprehensive assessments on equipment requirements, and place and manage the orders in accordance with our SOPs.
- The job function regularly exercises discretion and judgment.
- Requires analytical with excellent communication skills.
- This is not a field position. You will be expected to work in our local office located in Overland Park, KS.
Specific Duties:
- Serve as client-facing leaders, overseeing the day-to-day project relationships with our subcontractors and customers.
- Coordinate projects between our suppliers and third-party vendors.
- Update notes daily on every project you have running in our job management program.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, tenants, and property managers to acquire relevant information.
- Keep track of all projects and bids that are under your guidance.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient knowledge of web-based software platforms.
- Microsoft Excel and Outlook are required.
Lula has a positive collaborative environment. A few of our supportive benefits:
- A positive and inspiring team environment that offers support and camaraderie throughout your career.
- Professional growth and internal promotion opportunities due to continuous organizational growth.
- Mentors and leaders who are hands-on, encouraging, and genuinely care about your success and development.
- Lula provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.
Schedule:
- Day shift (Monday to Friday)
- Available afterhours via slack to answer questions on time sensitive projects
Check us out! https://lula.life/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Overland Park, KS 66213 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Overland Park, KS 66213: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $54,000