Manager of Procurement and Purchasing Compliance

Manager of Procurement and Purchasing Compliance

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

The Scion Group is seeking an experienced and strategic Manager of Procurement and Purchasing Compliance to assist with the development of purchasing compliance standards across Scion’s portfolio of resident communities. This individual will participate in the development, implementation, and enforcement of procurement compliance programs to ensure alignment with Scion’s policies, contractual obligations, and applicable legal and ethical standards. As procurement activities increasingly impact cost control, risk exposure, service quality and consistency, this role is vital to maintaining the integrity and performance of the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement function.

It is a highly cross‑functional role that works closely with Scion’s Procurement, Operations, Capital, and Legal teams, as well as directly with suppliers to operationalize compliance frameworks, standardize purchasing behavior, and track results through advanced analytics tools in the Coupa P2P platform.

• Refine and maintain corporate procurement and purchasing compliance policies and frameworks.
• Develop and implement internal controls that govern PO issuance, contract approval workflows, and vendor engagement.
• Build and manage compliance dashboards using Coupa Advanced Analytics.
• Monitor managed vs. unmanaged spend to ensure policy adherence and highlight areas for improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for procurement compliance across business units.
• Collaborate with community managers to monitor compliance performance and provide coaching or corrective action when necessary.

• Develop category‑specific SLAs and KPIs to drive consistency, quality and value from Scion’s product and service providers.
• Standardize new and existing vendor evaluation procedures, ensuring consistency with the “Scion Standard.”
• Oversee recurring contract calendar management and ensure timely renewals and supplier contract terminations as necessary.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, purchasing compliance, or strategic sourcing.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with MS Excel or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of procurement compliance best practices, KPI tracking, and risk management strategies.
• Proven success leading cross‑functional initiatives and compliance rollouts across large or multi‑site organizations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Job location is based at Scion’s Chicago corporate headquarters.
• Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours.

The base salary range for this full‑time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

$115,000 - $130,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are rooted in an environment as diverse as the students we serve, made up of numerous backgrounds, life experiences and views. The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law.

The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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