Director of Home Procurement

Who we areRooted in positive transformation, Roots Management Group is an integrated manufactured housing community (MHC) investment and management company focused on increasing the availability of best-in-class housing options people can afford. Founded in 2017, we operate communities nationwide through community development, strategic capital investment, and hands-on management. Our culture is guided by our ROOTS core values—Respect, Ownership, Opportunity, Teamwork, and Sincerity—creating an environment where team members are empowered to grow, take accountability, and make a meaningful impact.What we are looking forRoots Management Group is seeking a strategic and highly organized Director of Home Inventory to lead the sourcing, tracking, and management of manufactured homes across our portfolio of communities. This individual will oversee the full home inventory lifecycle—from sourcing and delivery to placement and readiness—ensuring timely availability and efficient execution. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This leadership role requires strong project management, communication, and vendor coordination skills, along with a commitment to operational excellence and housing availability.Responsibilities will include:Own the set schedule end to end for every home order, publishing delivery and set timelines and managing to those dates. Evaluate home orders against occupancy demand, community needs, and market conditions, and recommend what to order and when. Coordinate alongside the project management lane against the published schedule, holding project managers and vendors to an established standard from delivery to set complete. Build and manage manufacturer and vendor relationships, including capacity planning, build slot negotiation, order sequencing, and vendor onboarding. Maintain sourcing, delivery, and set data so reporting is accurate and current. Review construction proposals, schedules, change orders, and payment applications to ensure compliance with company standards.Draft essential construction documents, including contracts and agreements, to support sourcing and acquisition efforts.Report status, forecast, and exceptions to community managers, regional managers, and executive leadership on a set cadence.Process invoices related to sourcing activities, ensuring accurate financial records.Conduct visits to assigned communities, inspect homes, and verify set quality before a home is turned over.Identify schedule risk early, escalate decisively, and resolve the delays that keep homes from reaching ready-to-sell status.Partner with sales and operations so home availability is aligned to demand.Perform other tasks as assigned by management to support departmental goals.Position Qualifications / Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Project Management, or a related field preferred.4+ years of experience in sourcing, project management, or a related role, preferably within the real estate or manufactured home industries.A track record of holding vendors and internal teams to a schedule and improving cycle time, with results you can quantify.Familiarity with construction workflows and documentation.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, SharePoint) and data tracking tools.Strong analytical skills and fluency in Excel, with the ability to build and maintain reporting that others rely on. Excellent organizational, analytical, and multitasking abilities.Clear, direct communication with executives, field teams, and vendors alike.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.Experience improving a process, not just running one, including change management and system implementation. Strong sense of ownership, with a proactive and results-driven approach.Comfortability operating across multiple states and time zones, with occasional travel to communities.Ability to travel as needed, estimated at approximately once per month.Additional Information / Benefits:Annual performance-based bonus opportunitiesMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans401(k) with company matchCell phone reimbursement Short- and Long-Term DisabilityBasic Life & Accidental Death InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)Paid holidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid parental leaveCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesHigh-energy company with a friendly, supportive team environmentBenefits are offered to eligible full-time employees. To be considered for employment, candidates must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team.