Senior Purchasing Leader – Residential Homebuilding

RiseMe; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Home Ownership Program

Employer paid benefits

Employer Sponsored 401k

Continuing education support

Job summary

Empire Communities in San Antonio, TX seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead all divisional purchasing, sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and contracting for residential projects. You will manage trade partner relationships, recruit and develop vendors, and ensure cost competitiveness and quality in support of budgets and schedules.

The role collaborates with Construction, Operations, Finance, Land, and Sales & Marketing to drive profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of purchasing experience in residential homebuilding; management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working 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, 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Budget management

Trade partner management

Homebuilding operations

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Construction Management/Supply Chain Management/Finance

Tools

NewStar Enterprise ERP

Job description

Empire Communities in San Antonio, TX seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead all divisional purchasing, sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and contracting for residential projects. You will manage trade partner relationships, recruit and develop vendors, and ensure cost competitiveness and quality in support of budgets and schedules.

The role collaborates with Construction, Operations, Finance, Land, and Sales & Marketing to drive profitability and customer satisfaction.