Purchasing Department Manager
McBride HomesMcBride Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Department Manager to join our Purchasing Department. Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, this role independently owns purchasing processes, vendor relationships, and projects that advance departmental objectives. The position is initially focused on hands-on execution, with the opportunity to develop into a broader leadership role and supervise 1-2 employees as the department grows. With an expected 800 closings in 2026, McBride is proud to be recognized as the 33rd largest privately owned builder in the United States and the 69th largest overall according to Builder Magazine. This is a 100% in-office position, Monday through Friday, located in our state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley. At McBride Homes we work hard but also have great company perks. McBride offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, and many company outings! Top reasons to work with us: Great company culture and team-based environment State-of-the-art software and technology Onsite fitness center Culture of mentorship and growth Opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the department grows Salary: $85,000 - $105,000/yr. depending on experience and an annual, discretionary bonus program Expectations include: The ideal candidate identifies various approaches to problem solving, validates results against underlying data and ensures recommendations align with broader business objectives, exercises sound judgment, and can defend the logic behind recommended proposals. This role carries a high standard for independent ownership and follow-through. Ownership of a project requires keeping the project moving forward, anticipating obstacles, and communicating progress. A successful candidate is confident handling difficult vendor conversations and can communicate unfavorable decisions while maintaining professional relationships. Leadership potential is valued, but prior supervisory experience is not required. Expanded responsibilities will depend on demonstrated performance and business needs. Key Responsibilities: Managing and diversifying vendor partnerships, assignments, and performance Independently managing bid cycles, contract renewals, and pricing negotiations Resolving vendor disputes and holding trade partners accountable Analyzing purchasing costs and market trends to challenge vendor pricing, identify savings opportunities, and protect profit margins. Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase operational efficiency Writing and modifying SQL queries against our Kova/Sapphire ERP Developing Excel reports and dashboards that translate data into actionable recommendations Investigating cost variances and data quality issues to ensure accurate reporting Collaborating across departments and providing guidance to purchasing staff as the team grows Qualifications: 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or analytical experience with demonstrated ownership of outcomes; equivalent exceptional experience considered Experience negotiating pricing, managing vendor relationships, and resolving difficult disputes Minimum 2 years writing SQL independently (joins, aggregation, conditional logic) Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, absolute references, Power Query, array formulas) Meticulous attention to detail and quality with a commitment to accuracy and deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional, timely responses Strong organizational skills to track tasks, blockers, milestones, statuses, and timelines Preferred: experience with an ERP system, a materials-intensive industry, or mentoring and developing employees In summary, success in this role requires excellent project management, problem-solving mindset, strong drive to complete objectives, a data driven mindset, and attention to detail. SQL, Excel, and vendor conflict-management skills will be assessed during the interview proce…