Warby Parker is on the lookout for a highly motivated Manager of Construction Procurement to oversee the sourcing of fixtures, finishes, & equipment for our new store construction, remodels, & special projects. You'll develop & execute the procurement processes for our vendors & contractors while supporting the Store Development Team to deliver amazing stores on time & within budget. You will work cross-functionally with the Retail Operations, Vision Services, & Brand teams as our key procurement partner. Sound like the job for you? Read on!

What you'll do:

• Lead the procurement process for all Owner Furnished Items (OFI), including finish materials, fixtures, & equipment, ensuring alignment with design intent, project timelines, & budgets
• Cultivate & maintain strong relationships, negotiate pricing, & track inventory with existing OFI vendors
• Strategically source & onboard new suppliers as design needs evolve & our portfolio expands
• Manage the bidding process for OFI vendors, contractors, & consultants
• Administer a thorough takeoff process & validate proposals to ensure accurate material quantities & that purchase orders reflect design intent
• Drive project milestones for internal partners, securing approvals of purchase orders, shop drawings, & other documentation to ensure on-time material deliveries
• Establish material delivery schedules, track production progress, & communicate updates & changes to the Construction Project Managers, General Contractors & internal partners as required
• Manage & analyze OFI spending for all retail capital projects, including accurate quarterly accrual reporting, proactively flagging budget overages, & providing clear executive summaries to leadership
• Strategically source new vendors by creating & executing comprehensive Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as needed & efficiently onboarding them into Warby Parker's internal systems
• Serve as the primary procurement liaison, fostering clear & effective communication between Warby Parker team members & external partners

Who you are:

• Backed by 5+ years of progressive experience in procuring fixtures, furnishings, & equipment within a retail or multi-unit construction environment
• Highly organized with relentless follow-up skills
• An organized & agile multitasker who can juggle many projects at one time
• An adept problem-solver who stays cool under the pressure of tight deadlines
• An empathetic team player who collaborates well with business partners & vendors
• A skilled communicator who articulates problems & solutions with ease
• Highly proficient in reading & interpreting construction drawings, shop drawings, submittals, bids, proposals, & lease exhibits
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & Google Workspace & eager to learn & adapt to new software platforms
• Minimal travel required, a couple of times a quarter
• Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

Extra Credit:

• Familiarity & experience in Lucernex Software
• Familiarity & experience in Coupa

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

• Health, vision, & dental insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement savings plan with a company match
• Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Education Reimbursement
• Free eyewear
• And more (just ask!)