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Description: Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Plymouth, MN as the Director of Purchasing. Not your typical Purchasing Director Role If you are a "Doer/Seller" that can get us in front of vendors/sources on a national level, we would love to talk with you! You must be someone that can leverage our buying power to create and solidify vendor partnerships, including pricing and negotiating contracts Construction/Building supply experience is a huge plus About Us Roers Companies is a multi-year USA Today Top Workplace and national leader in multifamily real estate, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we're on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing quality homes in high-demand neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed more than $4.5 billion in real estate, representing 16,000+ homes across the U.S. In 2026, the company is ranked nationally among the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies (No. 218), NMHC top 25 multifamily builders (No. 25) and developers (No. 19) and the AHF top affordable housing developers (No. 5). Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential. About You You're passionate about your work. You're driven to achieve ambitious goals. You step up when the team needs an extra hand and aren't afraid to ask for help when you need it. You act with integrity and empathy for the people around you. You make smart decisions because you get the big picture and ace the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values - passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset. Job Summary The Director of Purchasing is responsible for driving procurement strategies that directly support Roers Companies' multifamily housing operations, including construction, property management, and maintenance. This position is tasked with leveraging the Roers Companies national pipeline and developing robust national supplier relationships to secure high-quality materials and services while optimizing costs, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining consistency across the portfolio. As a key member of the construction services team, the Director of Purchasing will work closely with the Senior Director and cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with organizational goals. This role requires a deep understanding of supply chain management in the multifamily housing industry, as well as a strategic mindset to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. The ideal candidate will excel in negotiating high-value national accounts, managing vendor relationships, and implementing procurement systems that streamline operations across the organization. The Director of Purchasing will develop and maintain systems for ensuring the full pipeline of Roers Companies portfolio is impacting our overall cost savings objectives. By leveraging economies of scale and creating strategic partnerships, the Director of Purchasing will play a pivotal role in ensuring Roers Companies remains competitive and efficient in delivering exceptional housing experiences. This position combines a strategic focus on long-term procurement initiatives with hands-on execution to support day-to-day operations across a diverse portfolio of multifamily properties. Responsibilities National Account Strategy Develop and execute a national accounts strategy tailored to Roers Companies' multifamily housing portfolio. Identify opportunities to consolidate vendor relationships and standardize procurement practices across all properties and regions. Lead efforts to secure long-term agreements with national suppliers that provide cost-effective, high-quality products and services. Supplier Partnerships and Negotiations Build and maintain strong relationships with national suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and delivery commitments. Negoti