What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Innovative People Solutions?
Who Our Client Is
A growing production homebuilder building entry level and first time move up homes in the Triad and Triangle areas of North Carolina. They focus on building high quality, affordable homes and providing exceptional customer service.
What They Need
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of all materials, supplies, and labor required for our new construction homes and townhomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of construction materials, trade management and cost control, while maintaining high standards of quality, affordability, and efficiency.
What You'll Do
- Purchasing Management - Lead the purchasing process for all materials, supplies, and labor for residential new construction homes and townhomes, including l umber, trusses, drywall, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, siding, and all other homebuilding components.
- Vendor Relations - Build and maintain strong and respectful relationships with all suppliers and subcontractors. Negotiate favorable pricing and terms on quality and affordable materials and labor.
- Budget Management - Collaborate with the Operations Manager and Finance teams to develop and manage purchasing budgets for each house plan, ensuring cost effective material selection.
- Cost Optimization - Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to reduce material costs while maintaining high quality standards.
- Order Management - Oversee the preparation and processing of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in quantities, specifications, scopes of work and agreed upon pricing.
- Project Coordination - Prepare all job schedules and work closely with construction managers and other stakeholders to track progress and adjust purchasing schedules as needed to meet project deadlines.
- Quality Control - Ensure that all materials purchased meet company specifications, regulatory standards, and industry's best practices.
- Reporting & Documentation - Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier communications, contracts, and material usage as well as trade partner agreements, scopes of work and insurance documentation for all trades and laborers.
What You'll Need
o Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred).
o Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing in the construction or homebuilding industry.
o Strong knowledge of construction materials, building codes, and homebuilding processes. Understanding of supplier negotiation, material and labor selection and cost management.
o Strong negotiation and communication skills.
o Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
o Proficiency with purchasing software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). High level of Excel knowledge preferred.
o Analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
o Knowledge of budgeting and cost management.
