Purchasing Manager

A Day in the Life of a Purchasing Manager A day in the life of a Purchasing Manager at Stanley Martin Homes involves overseeing every aspect of contracting and purchasing to ensure the smooth production of homes. Your day might include managing budgets, finalizing contracts, and maintaining master agreements while working closely with trade partners to negotiate pricing and drive cost‑saving initiatives. You’ll coordinate bids, market‑test costs, and update ERP systems to keep pricing and labor demands aligned with company goals. Ensuring smooth workflows, you’ll address material shortages, process work order revisions, and facilitate key meetings such as Neighborhood Specification and Final Neighborhood Start. Within this position you will play a key role collaborating with every department in the division to include Land, Production, Sales, and the Back Office, helping to ensure the division is operating effectively. Every decision and interaction you have reflects your commitment to supporting Stanley Martin’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Technical Tools Used Daily Microsoft Office Suite SAGlobal – Homebuilder One Dropbox Docusign What Stanley Martin looks for The ideal Purchasing Manager is a detail-oriented and organized professional who excels in both technical and interpersonal skills. They are a team player with strong written and verbal communication abilities and a positive attitude. Skilled at multitasking and managing priorities, they consistently demonstrate the ability to maintain accuracy and foster collaboration, ensuring success in all aspects of the role. Must Haves Purchasing Manager or construction experience in residential construction Project management skills to demonstrate experiences with managing projects effectively Exceptional Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills Strong communication skills verbally and in writing Creative thinking skills that show the ability to generate new ideas and approaches to problem-solving Adaptability and eagerness to learn and pick up new skills as work environment changes Nice to Haves Experience working with contracts and/or budgets What’s In It For You Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife, and EyeMed, along with employer‑paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee‑paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options) Plan for the future by investing in a 401(k), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA) Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short‑Term Disability Plan Receive well‑rounded wellness benefits, including free and low‑cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no‑cost coverage Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more #J-18808-Ljbffr