Buyer - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Purchasing

POSITION IDENTIFICATION Job Title: Procurement Specialist Business Unit: iManufacture Reports To: Supply Chain Manager Location: Yorba Linda (On-Site) Target Start Date: ASAP COMPANY DESCRIPTION Impact Housing (IH) is a vertically integrated modular design-builder and developer headquartered in Southern California. Our mission is to continuously evolve the world's most sophisticated and efficient housing delivery system. We pursue this mission by reimagining every element of how multifamily projects are designed, manufactured, and built-driving down costs, shortening schedules, and expanding access to high-quality housing for the people who need it most, whether through LIHTC or unsubsidized projects. To date this decade, the IH team has built or is actively developing close to 1,500 modular units demonstrating a scalable, repeatable path to affordability. With the capability to produce approximately 1,000 units per year today, IH is expanding to meet growing demand in San Diego, Los Angeles, and beyond. We plan to manufacture and build more than 10,000 units through 2030. and positioning IH as a national thought leader in modular development. The foundation for our success is firmly in place. Join us as we scale our operations, transition into a higher-capacity manufacturing facility powered by smart automation and robotics, expand our production capacity by more than 3x in the Western U.SUMMARY OF POSITION We're looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support our modular home manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for sourcing and purchasing construction materials and components, managing purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure materials arrive on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has experience with construction or manufacturing materials and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Create and manage purchase orders for construction materials, components, and manufacturing supplies Source and evaluate suppliers; obtain quotes and negotiate pricing Coordinate delivery schedules to support production timelines Track purchase orders and resolve delivery, quality, or invoicing issues Maintain vendor records and purchasing documentation Communicate material status updates with production and warehouse teams Support inventory control and material receipts Assist with cost analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with NetSuite ERP and Excel Knowledge of lean manufacturing or just-in-time purchasing Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to multitask various priorities and manage multiple purchase orders simultaneously Strong communication and problem-solving skills Strong time management skills to meet procurement deadlines and production requirements ***Preferred Qualifications*** Experience in modular construction or residential building materials Knowledge of construction materials, specifications and quality standings EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS High School Diploma or GED required College Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred. WORK AUTHORIZATION All prospective Impact Housing employees must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the U.WORKING CONDITIONS Office environment with occasional warehouse visits for material inspection Standard business hours with flexibility for supplier coordination Minimal travel required for supplier visits or trade shows Fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities and urgent requests COMPENSATION Salary range of $70k-$75k yearly, based on experience Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA Vacation Sick pay Holiday pay Ownership of company equity 401K Retirement Plan NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Impact Housing is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, complies with ADA regulations and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about Impact Housing, visit ihousing.Employment Type: Full Time