Purchasing Director - Homebuilding

Metric Geo; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Regional Purchasing Manager for residential construction to lead strategic sourcing, materials management, and vendor relationships across multiple development projects. The role combines hands-on leadership with cost optimization and strong collaboration with Development, Design, Construction, and Finance teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in purchasing for residential development, proven negotiation and budgeting skills, and familiarity with Bay Area materials.

Qualifications

• 8+ years purchasing/procurement experience in residential development or builder-focused construction.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills; proven experience managing large material budgets.
• Knowledge of residential construction materials and Bay Area supply markets.
• Experience in a developer-builder or owner-rep environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute company-wide purchasing strategies to support multiple projects and product types.
• Negotiate master supply agreements, volume pricing, and long-term pricing locks.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and alternative materials while maintaining design intent and quality.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.
• Manage vendor performance, approved vendor lists, and resolve procurement challenges across projects.
• Coordinate with Development, Design, Construction, and Finance teams to align procurement with project milestones and budgets.
• Establish purchasing policies, workflows, approval limits, and reporting structures within ERP/accounting systems.
• Track procurement KPIs including cost savings, on-time delivery, and pricing variance.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team, promoting cross-project coordination and efficiency.

Skills

Purchasing/Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Sage

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Regional Purchasing Manager – Residential Construction

A high growth real estate investment and development firm is launching their new Homebuilding brand and are looking for a seasoned Purchasing/Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and materials management for multiple residential development projects. This is a hands-on, leadership role for someone who thrives on optimizing costs, building strong vendor relationships, and supporting high-quality homebuilding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute company-wide purchasing strategies to support multiple projects and product types.
• Negotiate master supply agreements, volume pricing, and long-term pricing locks.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and alternative materials while maintaining design intent and quality.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.
• Manage vendor performance, approved vendor lists, and resolve procurement challenges across projects.
• Coordinate with Development, Design, Construction, and Finance teams to align procurement with project milestones and budgets.
• Establish purchasing policies, workflows, approval limits, and reporting structures within ERP/accounting systems.
• Track procurement KPIs including cost savings, on-time delivery, and pricing variance.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team, promoting cross-project coordination and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in residential development or builder-focused construction.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills; proven experience managing large material budgets.
• Solid knowledge of residential construction materials and Bay Area supply markets.
• Experience in a developer-builder or owner-rep environment preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP or accounting systems (Sage experience a plus).
• Leadership experience managing teams of buyers or purchasing managers.

Why This Role:

This is a great opportunity to own procurement strategy for multiple projects, drive cost efficiencies, and make a meaningful impact in high-end residential development.