Strategic Purchasing Manager, Homebuilding

Greyhaven Homes; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Greyhaven Homes, a Texas-based homebuilder, seeks a Purchasing Manager to source, contract, and manage trade partners across all cost codes for residential projects. The role requires deep knowledge of cost structures, bid processes, and builder trade workflows, with preference for prior homebuilding purchasing experience.

You will collaborate with Operations, Construction, Sales, and Finance to forecast needs, maintain budgets, and support community launches while ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or Supply Chain Management (or extensive experience in the residential homebuilding industry)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contracting and negotiating pricing of building materials, or some experience in the residential building sector
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel, and aptitude to learn new software programs
• Located in San Antonio and able to travel to all active Greyhaven Homes communities for field walks, trade meetings, and purchasing coordination.

Responsibilities

• Contracting qualified trade partners for labor and materials across all managed cost codes.
• Identify and negotiate cost‑saving opportunities with local trades, regional suppliers, and distributors.
• Partner with Operations to ensure bids, evaluations, negotiations, and awards are properly handled.
• Collaborate with Construction, Sales, and Finance to forecast needs and maintain budgets.
• Ensure all trade partners meet Greyhaven Homes’ standards for quality, reliability, and compliance.
• Prioritise vendors with homebuilder purchasing experience to align with residential workflows.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Budgeting

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Construction Management/Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

EnterpriseOne (E1)

BuildPro

Job description

Greyhaven Homes, a Texas-based homebuilder, seeks a Purchasing Manager to source, contract, and manage trade partners across all cost codes for residential projects. The role requires deep knowledge of cost structures, bid processes, and builder trade workflows, with preference for prior homebuilding purchasing experience.

You will collaborate with Operations, Construction, Sales, and Finance to forecast needs, maintain budgets, and support community launches while ensuring compliance and