Senior Purchasing Manager - Residential Construction

We Search People; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Job summary

We Search People is partnering with a leading Florida contractor to recruit a Residential Purchasing Manager in Tampa. The role focuses on procuring foundation, masonry and framing materials, building strong vendor relationships, and coordinating shipments with project timelines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction purchasing, deep knowledge of building materials, and proficiency with Excel and purchasing/PM software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction purchasing or buying, preferably in high-volume residential building
• Strong knowledge of construction materials (foundation, masonry, framing)
• Proven negotiation skills and experience working with regional vendors and distributors
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with purchasing/project management software

Responsibilities

• Material Procurement: Purchase materials for active and upcoming projects—primarily foundation, masonry, framing, and structural components—ensuring accuracy in quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines.
• Vendor Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, distributors; monitor performance, negotiate pricing and terms, identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with field superintendents, project managers, and site coordinators to forecast material needs and align deliveries with job schedules.
• Inventory & Delivery Oversight: Track delivery schedules, resolve discrepancies, and maintain inventory levels at job sites or satellite yards.
• Process Improvement & Cost Control: Refine purchasing systems and workflows; analyze trends and material usage to inform strategic sourcing and waste reduction.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Project coordination

Inventory management

Cost analysis

Microsoft Excel

Purchasing software

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Purchasing/PM software

Job description

We Search People is partnering with a leading Florida contractor to recruit a Residential Purchasing Manager in Tampa. The role focuses on procuring foundation, masonry and framing materials, building strong vendor relationships, and coordinating shipments with project timelines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction purchasing, deep knowledge of building materials, and proficiency with Excel and purchasing/PM software.