Empire Communities is hiring a Purchasing Manager in Chattanooga, TN. Your Impact at Empire As our Purchasing Manager you have a significant role in driving growth and profitability in this growing, fast paced, division. In this role, you will work closely with VP, Purchasing to source suppliers for the end-to-end construction production. This includes, but is not limited to identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements that ensures timely delivery of materials, trades and services across our construction sites in accordance to schedules and budgets. Why Join Empire? Joining Empire isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. At Empire we are redefining what it means to work in the homebuilding industry by fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. We firmly believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success, empowering us to do great work and Create Communities and Experiences That Matter. Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about- and we think you’ll appreciate too: Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals. Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program. Enjoy peace of mind with our employer paid benefits. Invest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans. Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development. Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work. What We Are Looking for: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience7 years experience in a purchasing role, preferably in homebuilding industryExcellent knowledge of construction, procurement, and estimating processes and proceduresAnalytical and organizational skills coupled with the ability to manage time effectivelyPositive attitude with excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to collaborate and manage relationships with employees of all levels of the organization and trade partners. What You’ll Be Doing Each Day Source and manage relationship with trade partners, suppliers, leading resolutions of issues and actively engage in identification of opportunities for improvementDrive operational excellence by continuously identifying and recommending opportunities to improve processes, systems, procedures, and policies within procurementWork collaboratively with Décor to develop, research, create and maintain the Product Library and set up of new Décor offerings.Review scopes of work, architectural plans, and pricing to confirm accurate issuance of purchase orders.Liaison with trade partners, Construction, Marketing, Customer Service and Décor to ensure trade partners have the appropriate information to fulfill contractual obligations Who We Are We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee. Our Purpose is to Create Communities & Experiences That Matter for our homeowners and each member of our team. There is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. Your experiences at Empire will take you where you want to grow. Empire Communities is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, national origin, disability or with respect to any other status protected under federal, state, and local laws or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.