Purchasing Manager - Construction

Metric Geo; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment firm in California seeks a Regional Purchasing Manager to lead strategic sourcing and materials management for residential development projects. This hands-on leadership role involves developing purchasing strategies, negotiating agreements, and building vendor relationships. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of construction materials. This position offers an opportunity to drive efficiencies and impact high-end homebuilding.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute company-wide purchasing strategies for multiple projects and product types.
• Negotiate master supply agreements and volume pricing.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities while maintaining quality.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Vendor relationship management

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP or 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.