Melissa S.
Operations & Procurement Leader | Cost. Culture. Growth
- Role
- Director of Purchasing at Mirra Homes
- Location
- Bellevue, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melissa S.
With 17 years of people leadership and 18 years of procurement experience—including 15+…
Experience
Director of Purchasing
Aug 2025 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US
As Purchasing Director at Mirra Homes, I lead the company’s procurement strategy across both land development and vertical construction—ranging from single-family communities to large-scale multifamily and condominium projects. I oversee the full spectrum of Purchasing operations, from early-stage budgeting and vendor engagement through contract execution and cost management.My role extends beyond traditional procurement to include operational transformation and strategic leadership. I partner directly with the Directors of Construction, Architecture, and Entitlements to ensure alignment between design, development, and financial objectives. Together, we are building scalable frameworks that strengthen Mirra’s ability to deliver high-quality homes while optimizing efficiency and cost performance.Key areas of impact include:Procurement Leadership: Running the Purchasing function as a centralized hub for vendor management, contracting, and cost accountability.Vertical & Land Development: Driving procurement strategies that span both ground-up land development and complex vertical builds.Budget & Cost Control: Building and managing budgets, analyzing variances, and establishing baselines to guide smarter decision-making.Vendor Strategy: Expanding Mirra’s trade base, negotiating competitive contracts, and creating long-term, trust-based partnerships.Operational Optimization: Introducing processes, vendor scorecards, and carry-cost tracking that strengthen accountability and efficiency.Analytics & Transparency: Advancing the use of data and performance metrics to transform decision-making across the organization.This role allows me to combine my passion for construction with my expertise in procurement, operations, and leadership—helping position Mirra Homes for scalable, sustainable growth.
Skills
- Time Management
- Management
- Team Building
- Commercial Real Estate
- Event Planning
- Real Estate Development
- Fair Housing
- Landlords
- Negotiation
- Market Analysis
- Leases
- Project Management
- Online Advertising
- Training
- Customer Service
- Real Estate
- Social Media Marketing
- Online Marketing
- Real Estate Economics
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Contract Negotiation
- Condos
- Leadership
- Facilities Management
- Referrals
- Apartments
- Financial Analysis
- Residential Homes
- Tenant
- Yardi
- Project Planning
- Asset Management
- Investment Properties
- Coaching
- Resident Retention
- Marketing
- Budgets
- Lease Administration
- Property Management
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