Purchasing Manager

Mac Properties is a dynamic and growing private residential real estate company with operations in the metropolitan areas of Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City.

Position:
Purchasing Manager

Location(s):
Chicago, St. Louis, or Kansas City

We have a unique opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join our team! This person will develop, lead, and execute centralized purchasing and sourcing strategies to achieve economies of scale and ensure regional inventory centers are always in stock. The position is responsible for processing orders, purchasing job material, shop and office supplies, maintaining inventory levels, discovering new suppliers, tracking supplier quality and performance, auditing supplier invoices, obtaining competitive quotes, and reducing cost.

• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and speed of delivery.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers; negotiate on behalf of the company and establish strong working relationships with key vendors.
• Resolve vendor issues, vendor changes, and potential product additions.
• Assess and manage material availability; forecast availability based on demand, market, delivery, and other variables.
• Develop and implement new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Analyze and report on market conditions and product costs. Identify changing sales trends and attain forecast accuracy.
• Prepare and process purchase orders for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 7+ years of corporate purchasing experience; familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience with the ability to effectively train and manage others.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Software:
  Excel required or other management software experience a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and prioritize multiple high‑priority projects.
• Strong work ethic focused on meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

• 30% discount on rent for full‑time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Training opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.

Please be advised that all new hires will be required to successfully complete a criminal background investigation and a drug screening prior to employment. The receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authority to work in the United States are also required.