Director of Purchasing

Employment Type: Full-Time

AlphaX RE Capital and its affiliated entities form a women-founded, integrated real estate firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Committed to creating innovative and sustainable housing solutions throughout California, our group manages an extensive and growing portfolio of assets and development projects. We are a leader in addressing the housing crisis by developing sustainable and affordable communities.

Taking a comprehensive approach, we oversee the complete real estate lifecycle from end to end. AlphaX emphasizes diversity, equity, and social impact, with initiatives such as the AlphaX Foundation and Small Builders Association empowering future leaders, women, and minorities in real estate. Our headquarters is located in Cupertino, CA, with additional offices in Southern California and Arizona.

This position is employed by AL Homes Inc., a brand of AlphaX RE Capital. We are seeking an experienced Director of Purchasing to lead the procurement strategy for our residential development and homebuilding operations. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating master purchasing agreements, and driving cost, quality, and schedule performance across multiple projects. Working closely with Development, Design, Construction, and Finance teams, the Director of Purchasing will standardize procurement processes, optimize material purchasing, and lead a high-performing purchasing team to support the company's growth and operational excellence.

• Develop and execute company-wide purchasing strategies to support multiple projects and product types
• Establish standardized material packages, base specifications, and preferred product selections
• Lead negotiation of master supply agreements (MSAs), volume pricing, and long-term pricing locks
• Identify value-engineering and alternate material options while maintaining design intent and quality
• Monitor market pricing trends, supply chain risks, and material availability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and key suppliers
• Manage approved vendor lists (AVL) and supplier performance standards
• Evaluate vendors based on pricing, lead time, reliability, quality, and service
• Resolve major procurement issues, shortages, and delivery risks in coordination with project teams

• Coordinate with Development, Design, Construction Management, and Finance teams to align procurement with project milestones
• Support project budgeting and bid-phase pricing validation
• Enforce procurement discipline following design freeze and approved specifications
• Assist in managing material-related change impacts from a cost and schedule perspective

• Establish and maintain purchasing policies, approval workflows, and authorization limits
• Implement and optimize procurement tracking within ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage)
• Standardize material naming, cost codes, and reporting structures
• Track procurement KPIs including cost savings, on-time delivery, and pricing variance
• Lead and develop the purchasing team, including buyers and purchasing managers
• Define clear roles, performance metrics, and accountability
• Promote cross-project coordination to reduce redundancy and improve buying leverage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Homebuilding experience required
• Minimum of 8 years of purchasing or procurement experience within residential development or builder-focused construction environments
• Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing large material budgets
• Strong understanding of residential construction materials and Bay Area supply markets
• Experience working in a developer-builder or owner-rep environment preferred
• Proficiency with ERP or accounting systems (Sage experience a plus)
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills

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