Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

The following are detailed descriptions of the job tasks involved with this position:

Lead, mentor, and develop the Purchasing team while establishing best practices and driving operational excellence.

Develop and execute purchasing strategies that support company growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.

Partner with Construction, Sales, Architecture, Design, and Accounting teams to ensure timely procurement and resolution of scheduling, material, and vendor performance issues.

Analyze budgets, cost reports, plan comparisons, job cost variances, and monthly accruals to maintain pricing accuracy and maximize profitability.

Negotiate vendor contracts, pricing agreements, rebates, and strategic partnerships to achieve cost savings and improve service levels.

Source and qualify new trade partners, suppliers, and products to support company initiatives and market competitiveness.

Oversee purchasing systems and databases, ensuring accurate product information, specifications, pricing, and sales incentives within BRIX.

Direct the purchasing process for labor and material purchase orders, ensuring timely issuance and accuracy.

Collaborate with field operations to resolve purchasing issues, review takeoffs, and support construction schedules.

Manage subdivision specifications, design catalog updates, and product selections for new communities.

Conduct bid analysis and prepare comparison reports to support vendor selection and pricing negotiations.

Oversee quarterly option pricing reviews and maintain accurate sales pricing.

Negotiate commodity pricing, including lumber contracts, and resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies.

Monitor vendor performance and implement continuous improvements to quality, cost, and delivery.

Requirements:

Strong knowledge of purchasing, estimating, vendor management, and residential construction practices.

Demonstrated success negotiating contracts and developing strategic supplier relationships.

Advanced analytical and financial skills with experience interpreting cost reports and profitability metrics.

Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Experience with BRIX systems strongly preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software.

This position reports to the President.