When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

Sunrise of McLean

2025-230717

The Director Purchasing is responsible for driving procurement excellence that supports Sunrise’s operational goals and commitment to delivering best-in-class senior living communities. This strategic and hands-on leader oversees all procurement and sourcing activities for Sunrise’s new development and construction projects, with a particular focus on materials, equipment and subcontracted services that support senior living environments. Partnering closely with Construction, Development, Design and other cross-functional teams, the Director Purchasing manages the full purchasing lifecycle—from vendor qualification and contract negotiation to logistics coordination and inventory control—to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, cost-effective goods and services. The role also plays a critical part in managing long-lead items, mitigating supply chain risks, and fostering strong relationships with general contractors, manufacturers and suppliers.

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services.


• Oversee request for proposal (RFP) calendar and processes to ensure timely completion of bids.


• Develop and implement cost-reduction strategies, such as bulk purchasing or alternative sourcing options.


• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., asset management, operations, dining) to understand their needs and ensure formulary support.


• Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts with legal department for supply and services vendors.


• Analyze purchasing trends and provide regular reports to senior management regarding procurement activities, key performance indicators (KPIs)/cost savings, and supplier performance.


• Utilize data analytics to track purchasing metrics and identify opportunities for process improvements.


• Monitor market trends and political happenings to forecast potential disruptions in supply or fluctuations in cost.


• Handle any procurement-related disputes or issues, ensuring they are resolved promptly.


• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.


• Evaluate and select suppliers based on criteria such as cost, quality, reliability, and service.


• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing, ensuring optimal cost savings without compromising quality.


• Conduct quarterly business reviews to ensure compliance with contract terms and performance standards.


• Manage and mentor the purchasing team.


• Provide leadership in training and professional development to improve team skills and effectiveness.


• Oversee departmental performance and ensure the team meets purchasing goals and deadlines.


• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills


• Strong leadership and team management capabilities


• Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights


• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience, Master of Business Administration (MBA) a plus


• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, with at least 5 years in a managerial role


• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations


• Strong track record of managing vendor compliance and cost-saving initiatives


• In-depth knowledge of purchasing and supply chain management practices


• May require occasional travel to meet with vendors, attend conferences and conduct community visits

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

 

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).