Careers at Cummings

Associate Purchasing Manager

Are you interested in procurement, project management, and contract administration? Do you care about operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness?

Cummings Properties, one of the nation's most respected and financially stable commercial real estate companies, is seeking a smart, diligent, and industrious candidate to join our mission-driven team. This full-time, in-office position offers strong benefits and near-term upward mobility for a candidate with high aspirations and a strong work ethic. With over 300 colleagues, we take pride in our firm’s nearly six decades of outstanding success and appreciate its unsurpassed stability.

If you have at least five years of experience in sourcing, negotiating, and procurement, we want to hear from you!

About the Job:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a wide range of projects, by supporting the procurement and project management aspects of the Company’s construction and development projects, as well as ongoing operations. Current projects include the construction of a new multi-story residential building, exterior façades, interior fit-ups, upgrades to existing buildings, solar array installations, and energy efficiency projects.

You will collaborate with colleagues from design, purchasing, sustainability, construction, and maintenance departments, taking full ownership of projects from conception to completion. To succeed in this role, you will need strong organizational skills, an ability to multitask, and a commitment to meeting deadlines, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source and negotiate the purchase of goods and services to ensure cost-effectiveness and value.
  • Identify alternative vendors to secure the best pricing.
  • Collaborate to make informed decisions regarding product selections and construction methods.
  • Administer, monitor, and critically review contracts.
  • Review and analyze drawings, specifications, and submittals.
  • Coordinate, direct, and expedite project execution, ensuring timely completion.
  • Build and maintain positive vendor relationships.
  • Prepare, evaluate, and process purchase orders.
  • Seek cost-effective solutions and products, helping to streamline recurring processes.

 

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

  • A proven record in procurement and project management for construction or related industries.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
  • Advanced analytical and negotiation skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

 

A Successful Candidate Will Also Have:

  • A strong desire and ability to learn and adapt on the job.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Motivation to collaborate in a dynamic team environment.
  • A current or near-term residence in the north-suburban Boston area.
  • Five or more years of experience in a closely related field

 

About Cummings Properties: Founded in 1970, Cummings Properties has a long history of giving back to the community. The large majority of its buildings are owned by Cummings Foundation, its philanthropic affiliate, with all rental profits benefiting greater Boston nonprofits. Learn more at www.cummings.com/about/giving-back .

In addition to unlimited career advancement and growth potential, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Paid holiday, vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Retirement savings plan with Company match
  • Cummings Properties Employee Ownership Trust
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Competitive compensation and opportunities for bonuses
  • Charitable gift match up to $2,000, plus the opportunity to direct an additional $2,000 in Company funds to a local nonprofit of your choice

NOTE: This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Interested applicants should send a thoughtfully prepared detailed cover letter and resume, with references and compensation expectations to hiring@cummings.com. (Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.) Cummings Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the interest of the safety and health of our employees and clients, we maintain a ZERO TOLERANCE policy in regards to prohibited drug use and alcohol or marijuana abuse. More information about the Cummings organization is available at www.Cummings.com and www.CummingsFoundation.org.

 

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