Buyer

Buyer is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that strengthen trade partner and supplier relationships, reduce cost, improve trade capacity, and drive innovation across labor and material procurement. This role focuses on identifying new opportunities, leading negotiations, and delivering strategic value to the organization through effective supplier and trade partner management. What You'll Do: Identify, recruit, qualify, and onboard new trade partners and suppliers to support current and future business needs. Lead bid solicitation, competitive sourcing, and RFP processes for labor and material categories. Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, and service agreements to maximize value and reduce risk. Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners, suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers. Identify and implement cost-saving, value engineering, and process improvement opportunities. Research and evaluate new products, construction methods, and procurement strategies that improve quality, cost, or cycle time. Monitor market trends, labor availability, material pricing, and industry innovations to proactively identify opportunities and risks. Partner with Construction, Pre-Construction, and Production teams to ensure trade capacity and sourcing strategies support community growth. Evaluate supplier and trade partner capabilities, financial stability, safety performance, and service levels. Support strategic sourcing decisions, budgeting, and forecasting through data analysis and market intelligence. Serve as a key contributor to the company's purchasing strategy by recommending new partnerships, programs, and sourcing approaches that create long-term competitive advantage. About You: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or a related field, with purchasing, sourcing, or supplier management experience. Proven ability to negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier agreements while building strong trade partner relationships. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement. Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Pay: From $75,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

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