PURCHASING MANAGER

Socket.dev; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HistoryMaker is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee day-to-day purchasing activities and to establish strategic procurement processes. You will manage contracts, negotiate with major vendors, and ensure accurate bid information flows to trades, sales, and construction teams.

In this role you will build relationships with trade partners, participate in cost-saving initiatives, and support subdivision setups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Construction Management preferred.
• 3+ years purchasing experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Self-directed and proactive, with minimal oversight.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and make decisions.
• Highly organized with strong process adherence.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Newstar or equivalent purchasing ERP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Strong relationship-building and persuasive negotiation skills.
• Willingness to attend industry events to maintain vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities and establish strategic purchasing processes.
• Maintain relationships with trade partners and participate in contract negotiations.
• Ensure accurate information flow during bids to trades, sales, and construction.
• Resolve issues related to options, budgets, specifications, rebates, and change orders.
• Coordinate with leadership and purchasing team on cost-saving strategies and supply agreements.
• Support the setup of new subdivisions with Trade Partner selections.
• Monitor Trade Partner performance and capacity to meet project goals.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and attend industry events.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Prioritize multiple projects

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Newstar ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Description

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing purchasing day-to-day activities and establishing strategic purchasing processes and procedures. Maintain relationships with Trade Partners and participate in contract negotiations. Ensure flow of accurate information during the bid process to the trades, sales, and construction. Answer questions and resolve issues in relation to options, budgets, specifications, rebates, vendor purchase orders, spec changes and model frame walks, etc. Contacts trade partners for each activity code applicable to their market to ensure HistoryMaker can complete and close all homes in accordance with overall company goals. This role works with both leadership and the Purchasing team as a resource on cost saving strategies, national/regional supply, distribution agreements, and Quarterly and Annual business objective goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ensure all community specifications are accurate and adhered to.
• Assist in cost and variance analysis to ensure budgets are updated and accurate at all times.
• Source and evaluate new, potential contractors/vendors.
• Negotiate pricing and rebate agreements with major vendors/contractors.
• Manage contract price changes.
• Periodically adjust labor rates as necessary.
• Analyze and understand Trade Partner performance, capacity, quality, and current workload in relation to business plan to ensure job completion requirements are met.
• Manage special projects including Trade Partner/product improvements and changes.
• Advise construction department regarding Trade Partner and product issues.
• Facilitate the setup of all new subdivisions by setting rates and Trade Partner selections.
• Distribute notifications on policy and material changes.
• Ensure accuracy of Scopes of Work with all Trade Partners.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Trade Partners, suppliers, and vendors.
• Attend industry events to maintain Trade Partner relationships and increase knowledge base.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing in the construction industry preferred.
• Self-directed, take initiative, proactively address problems, and work with minimal oversight.
• Analytical in providing and receiving feedback, analyzing information, and interpreting complex issues to determine the root problem and make effective decisions to bring the issue to a successful conclusion.
• Highly organized and follows processes in sequential order while being flexible when appropriate.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines; often with frequent interruptions and changing circumstances in a high-volume fast-paced work environment.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Newstar or equivalent purchasing ERP systems, and proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other construction documents.
• Relationship building.
• Persuasive skills in negotiating win-win outcomes while protecting costs/budgets.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• This position requires attendance at occasional meetings outside of the normal office hours.
• Collaborative Culture.
• Career Growth Opportunities.
• Business Culture founded in honesty and integrity.
• Strive for high impact outcomes driven by a culture built on respect, trust, and transparency
• Results driven by accountability, consistency, predictability, and efficiency.
• Focused, attention and listening to team members and customers with intent to have a positive culture that delivers high quality homes.