Strategic Purchasing Manager – Residential Construction

The Drees Company; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Employee discount on a Drees home

Job summary

The Drees Company in Dallas, TX is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead division purchasing, manage trade partner relationships, and improve cost efficiency across the Texas Region. You will negotiate contracts, oversee bid processes, and collaborate with Construction, Operations, Design Center, and Warranty teams to ensure quality service and supplier performance.

Residential construction experience and strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Residential construction experience required.
• Purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within the construction industry.
• Ability to read and interpret residential construction plans and specifications.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate costs, identify trends, and recommend solutions.
• Experience sourcing and evaluating subcontractors and suppliers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage division purchasing activities including bidding, pricing, contracts, and vendor management.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate bids from subcontractors and suppliers to maintain a competitive cost position.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with trade partners while identifying and onboarding new vendors as needed.
• Prepare, administer, and maintain subcontractor and supplier contracts, ensuring all required documentation is complete and executed.
• Analyze budgets, job costs, and purchasing variances to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.
• Review floor plans, bills of materials, and takeoffs to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate bidding and costing activities for new floor plans, community start-ups, and product enhancements.
• Perform detailed cost analyses and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Develop trade partner strategies and support sourcing initiatives across multiple disciplines.
• Create accurate and timely cost reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Partner with Construction, Operations, Design Center, and Warranty teams to support quality service and supplier performance.
• Assist with insurance, warranty, and vendor-related claims and liability matters as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Building Construction/Construction Management/Business

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

The Drees Company in Dallas, TX is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead division purchasing, manage trade partner relationships, and improve cost efficiency across the Texas Region. You will negotiate contracts, oversee bid processes, and collaborate with Construction, Operations, Design Center, and Warranty teams to ensure quality service and supplier performance.

Residential construction experience and strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are required.