Purchasing Manager

Socket.dev; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Vacation time (15+ days)

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition and certification reimburse

Employee wellness resources

Discounts on Stanley Martin homes

Dayforce Wallet early pay

Giving Back Program

Job summary

Stanley Martin Homes is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Manager to lead contracting, purchasing, and cost-control efforts across our residential construction projects. You will manage budgets, finalize master agreements, and partner with trade vendors to optimize pricing and timelines.

The role requires strong Excel/Word/PowerPoint skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to multitask across departments.

Qualifications

• Purchasing Manager or construction experience in residential construction.
• Project management skills to demonstrate experiences with managing projects effectively.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contracting and purchasing to ensure smooth production of homes.
• Manage budgets, finalize contracts, and maintain master agreements.
• Collaborate with trade partners to negotiate pricing and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate bids, market-test costs, and update ERP systems to align with company goals.
• Address material shortages and process work order revisions; support key meetings.
• Collaborate with Land, Production, Sales, and Back Office to keep division operating effectively.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Construction experience

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAGlobal – Homebuilder One

Dropbox

Docusign

Job description

Who is Stanley Martin Homes?

At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does.

Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first.

Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible.

If you are ready to build a meaningful career and helpfamilies find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of.

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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

What’s In It For Me:

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)


• Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care


• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan


• Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program


• Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement


• Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave


• Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage


• Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon


• Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet


• Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more

Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since 1966. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Stanley Martin Homes is one of the nation’s fastest-growing homebuilders, having built more than 25,000 homes and operating in 14 metropolitan areas and seven states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Named National Builder of the Year in 2021 by Builder Magazine, Stanley Martin Homes is driven to deliver on its mission to \"design and build homes people love at a price they can afford.\"

At Stanley Martin Homes, you're not just joining a company—you’re joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you'll contribute to delivering an exceptional home buying experience that helps people realize their dreams.

To hear from our team members about why they love working at Stanley Martin Homes, clickhere.