Purchasing Manager

Caruso Homes is seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Manager to effectively conduct purchasing processes, including vendor solicitation and prequalification, contract bidding, negotiation and award, vendor performance feedback and monitoring, dispute resolution, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all facets of estimating, contracting, and vendor relations. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring the highest level of operational integrity while working collaboratively with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Manage vendor solicitation and bid process.
• Prepare, review, and approve bid packages, resolve questions, conduct vendor negotiations, and make recommendations to management in support of vendor selection.
• Review regional contracts and communicate contract requirements to selected vendors.
• Manage maintenance of vendor, contract, and product information such as vendor utilization, prequalification, model, bills of material, universal and model-specific option bills of materials, etc.
• Monitor vendor utilization, manage vendor evaluation process, review and communicate vendor performance, and resolve vendor performance disputes.
• Manage dispute resolution process for assigned trades for crisis and non-crisis situations.
• Maintain construction cost estimates by geographic location.
• Support community planning and setup through identification of division requirements and timing, vendor selection, vendor validation and costing, and dissemination of division-specific information (model schedules, specifications, etc.).
• Coordinate scope of work, details, and take-offs with Production.
• Maintain a reliable pool of vendors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the construction team and vendor partners to facilitate efficient decision-making and purchasing processes.
• Manage and facilitate performance evaluations.
• Manage and facilitate the identification of new products (i.e., models and options) and services to improve product quality and reduce costs.
• Maintain the integrity of the contract bid, negotiation, and award processes.
• Ensure that purchasing policy and procedures are accurately followed by Purchasing Associates, division Management, and vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a similar discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement activities in the construction industry/market.
• Ability to read complex documentation containing financial, technical, and administrative data.
• Ability to effectively communicate (oral/written) such information to all levels of internal and external clients.
• Knowledge of construction processes, materials, and construction plan reading.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with key people internal and external to the company.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of BuilderMT or Timberline preferred, but not required.
• Must have superior influencing skills.
• Must have superior analytical and communication skills.
• Must have sound negotiating skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to work on exciting and innovative projects.
• Work-life balance and flexible scheduling.
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits.

How to Apply:

As the next step in our application process, please copy and paste the link to complete our personality assessment: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/6un/32c17055-e2d4-4006-b467-d0cd68ba7392?type=candidateba

Then, submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for Caruso Homes. Email your application to hr@carusohomes.com.

Join us in building dreams and leaving a lasting legacy in the world of construction. Apply today!

Caruso Homes is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.