Purchasing Manager

OSTTRA Group; Myrtle Beach (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(K) with employer match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stanley Martin Homes is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Manager to oversee contracting and purchasing for home production. You will manage budgets, finalize contracts, and maintain master agreements while negotiating pricing with trade partners to drive cost savings.

You will coordinate bids, test costs, and update ERP systems to align pricing and labor with company goals. Collaboration with multiple departments is essential for smooth operations and consistent results.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee contracting and purchasing to support smooth production of homes.
• Manage budgets, finalize contracts, and maintain master agreements.
• Negotiate pricing with trade partners and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate bids, market-test costs, and update ERP systems to align with company goals.
• Collaborate with Land, Production, Sales, and Back Office to keep division operations effective.

Skills

Purchasing and contracting experience

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Strong communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Team player

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 help families 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.

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 problem solve
• 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.