Strategic Purchasing Manager for Residential Construction

Dream Finders Homes, Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Match

Employee Wellness

Employee Assistance Programs

Home Purchase Discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. is seeking a skilled purchasing professional in Charlotte, NC to help manage subcontractor onboarding and cost-saving initiatives. You will support the Purchasing Director with vendor selection, bid analysis and reporting to drive budget accuracy.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate with leadership and site teams. Travel between divisions and construction sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of estimating or purchasing experience for a production residential builder.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience with New Star Enterprise or equivalent software and electronic take-off preferred.
• MS Office with proficiency in spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasing Director with implementation of new subcontractors.
• Implement options mapping and new community build out as laid out by Purchasing Director.
• Scrub jobs to ensure budget accuracy.
• Negotiate subcontractor pricing to achieve cost reductions.
• Find qualified trade partners for cost effective construction and quality.
• Prepare reporting, tracking and rebate information for Net Plus Contract Program.
• Update approved bid lists.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Time management

Relationship building

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Preferred but not required

Tools

New Star Enterprise

Electronic take-off

Job description

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. is seeking a skilled purchasing professional in Charlotte, NC to help manage subcontractor onboarding and cost-saving initiatives. You will support the Purchasing Director with vendor selection, bid analysis and reporting to drive budget accuracy.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate with leadership and site teams. Travel between divisions and construction sites may be needed.