Purchasing Manager - Empire Homes

Empire Homes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Home Ownership Program

Employer paid benefits

Employer-sponsored 401k plans

Continuing education support

Work-life balance

Job summary

Empire Homes is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead divisional purchasing, manage trade partners, and oversee contracts for residential projects in the Austin, TX area.

The role requires 5–10 years in purchasing within homebuilding, a related bachelor’s degree, and experience with NewStar Enterprise ERP. Strong negotiation, budgeting, and leadership skills are essential for driving profitability and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of purchasing experience within residential homebuilding; management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with NewStar Enterprise ERP is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating trade partner and supplier agreements, managing budgets and cost controls.
• Strong understanding of homebuilding operations and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead all divisional purchasing activities: sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and contracting labor, materials, and services.
• Manage trade partner and supplier relationships: recruitment, qualification, performance evaluation, ongoing development.
• Negotiate and maintain contracts, scopes of work, and pricing agreements to ensure cost competitiveness and quality.
• Monitor construction costs, budgets, and market conditions to identify risks and drive profitability.
• Partner with Construction, Operations, Sales, and Finance to support production schedules and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure contract compliance and maintain purchasing data and documentation.
• Lead and develop the divisional purchasing team and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Purchasing

Trade partner management

Budget & cost control

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NewStar Enterprise ERP

Job description

Your Impact at Empire

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading all purchasing and trade partner management activities for the Division. This role oversees the procurement of labor, materials, and services required for residential construction projects, ensuring competitive pricing, quality workmanship, reliable trade partner performance, and adherence to budgets. The Purchasing Manager collaborates closely with Construction, Operations, Finance, Land, and Sales & Marketing teams to support divisional profitability, production goals, and customer satisfaction.

This role is located in the Austin, TX division office.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of purchasing experience within residential homebuilding; management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working with NewStar Enterprise ERP is highly desireable.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating trade partner and supplier agreements, managing budgets and cost controls.
• Strong understanding of homebuilding operations and construction practices.

Why Join Empire?

Joining Empire isn't just about finding a job; it's about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. Just as every nail driven and every beam laid sets the stage for creating a home, at Empire, we believe our employees lay the foundation for us to do great work and Fuel Growth in People and Places.

Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about – and we think you'll appreciate too:

• Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals.
• Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program.
• Enjoy peace of mind with our employer paid benefits.
• Invest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans.
• Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development.
• Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.

What You'll Be Doing Each Day

• Lead all divisional purchasing activities, including sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and contracting labor, materials, and services for residential construction projects.
• Manage trade partner and supplier relationships, including recruitment, qualification, performance evaluation, and ongoing development.
• Negotiate and maintain contracts, scopes of work, and pricing agreements to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and service standards.
• Monitor construction costs, budgets, and market conditions to identify risks, control expenses, and drive profitability.
• Partner with Construction, Operations, Sales, and Finance & Accounting teams to support production schedules, community startups, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure contract compliance, maintain accurate purchasing data and documentation, and resolve purchasing or vendor-related issues.
• Lead and develop the divisional purchasing team while promoting continuous improvement, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

Who We Are

We are one of North America's largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Colorado.

There is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. Our purpose is Fueling Growth in People and Places and your experiences at Empire will take you where you want to grow.

Empire Communities is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, national origin, disability or with respect to any other status protected under federal, state, and local laws or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.