Purchasing Manager - 21160528

somewhere; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Somewhere is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead centralized buyout, estimating, and trade procurement for luxury residential developments. You will author comprehensive scopes of work, perform digital takeoffs with PlanSwift, and level bids while aligning with executive leadership to protect project margins.

This remote role requires at least 5 years in construction purchasing, strong proficiency in PlanSwift and Buildertrend, advanced Excel/Sheets, and excellent technical writing to document

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction purchasing/estimating/preconstruction
• Advanced PlanSwift proficiency for digital takeoffs
• Experience with Buildertrend and Excel/Sheets
• Strong technical writing for scopes of work
• Ability to read architectural/MEP/structural drawings

Responsibilities

• Lead the centralized buyout process from early estimating through bid solicitation, leveling, contract preparation, and purchase order issue.
• Perform precise digital quantity takeoffs using PlanSwift to reconcile bid quantities against plans.
• Write detailed, trade-specific Scopes of Work (SOWs) defining labor, materials, equipment boundaries.
• Manage bid packages, normalize contractor proposals, and present award recommendations to senior leadership.
• Track long-lead material procurement, submittals, fabrication schedules, and delivery logistics.
• Audit data in Buildertrend and QuickBooks to ensure alignment between budgets and commitments.
• Maintain SOPs, benchmarks, and trade vendor coverage across markets.

Skills

Technical writing

Drawings interpretation

Preconstruction procurement

Communication skills

Tools

PlanSwift

Buildertrend

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Role: Purchasing Manager

Priority Location: South Africa (Secondary: LATAM)

Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week), aligned with US Eastern/Central Time

Salary Range: $3,000 – $4,200 USD per month base salary (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract: Independent Contractor

Type of job: Remote

About the Company:

We are a detail-oriented residential development organization dedicated to building exceptional home communities using accurate data, systematic processes, and complete written scopes. Built on precision, financial discipline, and operational rigor, our company culture provides independent contractors with high autonomy and modern cloud tools to succeed. We foster an environment where technical expertise and proactive problem-solving drive measurable bottom-line growth.

About the Role:

As the Purchasing Manager, you will serve as the centralized process owner for our buyout, estimating, and trade procurement functions across multiple luxury residential developments. Reporting to executive leadership, you will author comprehensive scopes of work, execute digital quantity takeoffs, level trade bids, and manage commitment systems. This position is an impactful opportunity to safeguard project margins, streamline supply chains, and build scalable procurement infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the centralized buyout process from early estimating through bid solicitation, leveling, contract preparation, and purchase order issue.
• Perform precise digital quantity takeoffs using PlanSwift to reconcile bid quantities against architectural and engineering plan sets.
• Write detailed, trade-specific Scopes of Work (SOWs) that define clear labor, material, equipment, and protection boundaries.
• Manage bid packages, normalize contractor proposals, and present transparent award recommendations to senior leadership.
• Track long-lead material procurement, submittals, fabrication schedules, and delivery logistics to eliminate field construction delays.
• Audit operational data in Buildertrend and QuickBooks to ensure complete alignment between budgets, cost codes, POs, and actual commitments.
• Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), master pricing benchmarks, and qualified trade vendor coverage across all operating markets.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction purchasing, estimating, preconstruction, or procurement buyout (Required).
• Advanced technical proficiency in PlanSwift for digital takeoffs and plan analysis (Required).
• Expertise in Buildertrend (or equivalent construction ERP software) and advanced Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets skills (Required).
• Exceptional technical writing ability with a track record of authoring clear, complex scopes of work (Required).
• Ability to interpret complex architectural, structural, MEP, and civil engineering drawings (Required).
• Background in high-end residential, custom home, or real estate development procurement (Preferred).