Purchasing Manager

Detailed Responsibilities

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

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.

Manager

This position reports to the President.