Residential Finishes Purchasing Lead

20/20 Foresight Executive Talent Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

20/20 Foresight Executive Talent Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for a Chicago-based residential builder. You will manage purchasing and coordination of interior finish materials across multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

We value organized, detail-oriented professionals who can negotiate, compare quotes, and develop strong vendor relationships to achieve cost savings without compromising design intent.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in residential construction purchasing or related vendor environment.
• Experience with building materials suppliers, cabinetry, flooring, tile, fixtures is valued.
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Able to manage multiple projects, vendors, orders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Cost-conscious and proactive—seeking better pricing and smarter options.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ownership of orders from quote through final delivery.

Responsibilities

• Purchase interior finish materials including cabinetry, countertops, tile, flooring, plumbing fixtures, lighting, appliances, hardware, glass, and other finish materials.
• Request and compare multiple quotes and negotiate pricing with vendors.
• Actively look for opportunities to reduce costs through better pricing, alternative suppliers, volume purchasing, and negotiated vendor agreements.
• Develop strong vendor relationships and establish preferred and volume pricing.
• Prepare and closely track purchase orders, approvals, lead times, deliveries, backorders, returns, and damaged items.
• Maintain organized and accurate purchasing records across all active projects.
• Coordinate purchasing schedules with our Design and Construction teams to ensure materials are ordered and delivered when needed.
• Track purchasing against project budgets and flag potential overruns early.
• Help standardize frequently used products and vendors across multiple homes.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Negotiation

Communication

Multitasking

Cost-conscious

Ownership

Job description

20/20 Foresight Executive Talent Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for a Chicago-based residential builder. You will manage purchasing and coordination of interior finish materials across multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

We value organized, detail-oriented professionals who can negotiate, compare quotes, and develop strong vendor relationships to achieve cost savings without compromising design intent.