Purchasing Manager

Regional Purchasing Manager – Residential Construction

A high growth real estate investment and development firm is launching their new Homebuilding brand and are looking for a seasoned Purchasing/Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and materials management for multiple residential development projects. This is a hands‑on, leadership role for someone who thrives on optimizing costs, building strong vendor relationships, and supporting high-quality homebuilding.

• Develop and execute company-wide purchasing strategies to support multiple projects and product types.
• Negotiate master supply agreements, volume pricing, and long‑term pricing locks.
• Identify value‑engineering opportunities and alternative materials while maintaining design intent and quality.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.
• Manage vendor performance, approved vendor lists, and resolve procurement challenges across projects.
• Coordinate with Development, Design, Construction, and Finance teams to align procurement with project milestones and budgets.
• Establish purchasing policies, workflows, approval limits, and reporting structures within ERP/accounting systems.
• Track procurement KPIs including cost savings, on‑time delivery, and pricing variance.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team, promoting cross‑project coordination and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in residential development or builder‑focused construction.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills; proven experience managing large material budgets.
• Solid knowledge of residential construction materials and Bay Area supply markets.
• Experience in a developer‑builder or owner‑rep environment preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP or accounting systems (Sage experience a plus).
• Leadership experience managing teams of buyers or purchasing managers.

This is a great opportunity to own procurement strategy for multiple projects, drive cost efficiencies, and make a meaningful impact in high‑end residential development.