Strategic Purchasing Manager — Multi‑Market Growth

Kids for the Future; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Growth and leadership development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Adair Homes, a leader in residential construction, seeks a Purchasing Manager to drive purchasing strategy across markets and develop strong supplier relationships. You will oversee bidding, contracts, and should-cost models while guiding a high-performing team to optimize margins and protect quality.

With 5+ years in purchasing/related fields, you will collaborate with Estimating, Product Development, Construction Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to push continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, estimating, construction, supply chain, or related experience.
• Experience negotiating supplier and subcontractor agreements.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP or purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier and subcontractor negotiations across multiple markets.
• Build and maintain strong trade partner relationships while ensuring competitive pricing and dependable capacity.
• Oversee competitive bidding, contract administration, and purchasing strategies.
• Develop and maintain our should-cost model to improve pricing accuracy and purchasing decisions.
• Identify value engineering opportunities that improve margins without compromising quality.
• Partner with Estimating, Product Development, Construction Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Purchasing Agents while establishing purchasing standards and best practices.
• Monitor KPIs and purchasing performance to support company growth and operational excellence.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Adair Homes, a leader in residential construction, seeks a Purchasing Manager to drive purchasing strategy across markets and develop strong supplier relationships. You will oversee bidding, contracts, and should-cost models while guiding a high-performing team to optimize margins and protect quality.

With 5+ years in purchasing/related fields, you will collaborate with Estimating, Product Development, Construction Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to push continuous improvement and