Purchasing Manager

Stanley Martin Homes, LLC; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Martin Homes, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee contracting and purchasing for residential production, manage budgets, finalize contracts, and maintain master agreements while negotiating pricing with trade partners.

You will coordinate bids, market-test costs, update ERP systems, address material shortages, and lead cross-functional meetings with Land, Production, Sales, and Back Office to keep the division on track.

Qualifications

• Must have Purchasing Manager or residential construction experience.
• Proven project management experience.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking with problem-solving ability.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contracting and purchasing to support home production.
• Manage budgets, finalize contracts, and maintain master agreements.
• Negotiate pricing with trade partners to drive cost savings.
• Coordinate bids, market-test costs, and update ERP systems.
• Address material shortages and revise work orders as needed.
• Facilitate key meetings with Neighborhood Specification and Final Neighborhood Start.
• Collaborate with Land, Production, Sales and Back Office to keep the division effective.

Skills

Purchasing management

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Creative thinking

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

A day in the life of a Purchasing Manager.

A day in the life of a Purchasing Manager at Stanley Martin Homes involves overseeing every aspect of contracting and purchasing to ensure the smooth production of homes. Your day might include managing budgets, finalizing contracts, and maintaining master agreements while working closely with trade partners to negotiate pricing and drive cost-saving initiatives. You'll coordinate bids, market-test costs, and update ERP systems to keep pricing and labor demands aligned with company goals. Ensuring smooth workflows, you'll address material shortages, process work order revisions, and facilitate key meetings such as Neighborhood Specification and Final Neighborhood Start. Within this position you will play a key role collaborating with every department in the division to include Land, Production, Sales, and the Back Office, helping to ensure the division is operating effectively. Every decision and interaction you have reflects your commitment to supporting Stanley Martin's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Technical Tools Used Daily

• Microsoft Office Suite
• SAGlobal - Homebuilder One
• Dropbox
• Docusign

What is Stanley Martin looking for ?

The ideal Purchasing Manager is a detail-oriented and organized professional who excels in both technical and interpersonal skills. They are a team player with strong written and verbal communication abilities and a positive attitude. Skilled at multitasking and managing priorities, they consistently demonstrate the ability to maintain accuracy and foster collaboration, ensuring success in all aspects of the role.

Must Haves

• Purchasing Manager or construction experience in residential construction
• Project management skills to demonstrate experiences with managing projects effectively
• Exceptional Excel and Word and PowerPoint skills
• Strong communication skills verbally and in writing
• Creative thinking skills that show the ability to generate new ideas and approaches to problemsolve
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn and pick up new skills as work environment changes

Nice to Haves

• College degree preferred
• Experience working with contracts and/or budgets