Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager serves as a strategic partner to construction, preconstruction, operations, design, and finance teams. Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, the role ensures materials and services are sourced efficiently, competitively, and in alignment with project specifications, budgets, schedules, and company financial objectives. This role develops procurement strategies, manages the RFP process, negotiates contracts, oversees vendor and subcontractor relationships, and identifies opportunities to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance. Procurement Strategy & Process Management Develop and implement standardized procurement processes and workflows for residential construction projects. Establish systems for vendor onboarding, bid management, purchase order tracking, and procurement compliance. Improve procurement efficiency, consistency, scalability, and alignment with operational objectives. RFP Administration & Vendor Selection Lead the full Request for Proposal process, from defining requirements through final vendor selection. Prepare bid packages, manage timelines and communications, evaluate submissions, and lead negotiations. Maintain objective selection criteria aligned with project budgets, schedules, specifications, and quality standards. Vendor & Supplier Management Build and maintain strategic relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors. Negotiate pricing, purchasing agreements, contract terms, and service levels. Establish performance metrics and conduct regular reviews to strengthen accountability and continuous improvement. Rebate & Incentive Program Oversight Manage vendor rebate and incentive programs to maximize savings and profitability. Maintain accurate tracking and documentation for earned rebates. Ensure timely submission and collection of rebates and identify opportunities to optimize supplier programs. Market Research, Forecasting & Cost Analysis Monitor residential construction pricing, market conditions, industry trends, and supply chain dynamics. Benchmark pricing and provide sourcing and costoptimization recommendations to leadership. Partner with project teams to forecast material and service needs across concurrent projects and reduce schedule risk. Cross-Functional Collaboration, Reporting & Improvement Coordinate procurement activities with internal teams and external project partners. Partner with construction, preconstruction, operations, design, and finance, as well as architects, engineers, and consultants. Develop dashboards and reports for procurement KPIs, RFP outcomes, vendor performance, savings initiatives, and rebate collections. Present actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership and lead continuous improvement efforts. Qualifications: Required Minimum of 35 years of experience in residential construction pricing, estimating, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management. Strong understanding of residential construction materials, sourcing practices, vendor management, and pricing strategies. Demonstrated experience managing RFPs, negotiating contracts, and building supplier or subcontractor relationships. Strong analytical, financial, organizational, and problemsolving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present insights to leadership and crossfunctional teams. Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fastpaced environment. Preferred Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Experience with construction management software, preferably Hyphen Brix. Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM). Knowledge of residential construction market trends, competitor pricing, and cost optimization techniques. The Residential Purchasing Manager will strengthen residential project performance through strategic sourcing, disciplined procurement, and high-value vendor partnerships. A…

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