Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing purchasing day-to-day activities and establishing strategic purchasing processes and procedures. The role maintains relationships with Trade Partners, participates in contract negotiations, ensures flow of accurate information during the bid process to trades, sales, and construction, answers questions, and resolves issues related to options, budgets, specifications, rebates, vendor purchase orders, spec changes, and model frame walks.

The manager contacts trade partners for each activity code applicable to their market to ensure History Maker can complete and close all homes in accordance with overall company goals, working with leadership and the Purchasing team on cost-saving strategies, national/regional supply, distribution agreements, and quarterly and annual business objective goals.

• Ensure all community specifications are accurate and adhered to.
• Assist in cost and variance analysis to ensure budgets are updated and accurate at all times.
• Source and evaluate new, potential contractors/vendors.
• Negotiate pricing and rebate agreements with major vendors/contractors.
• Manage contract price changes.
• Periodically adjust labor rates as necessary.
• Analyze and understand Trade Partner performance, capacity, quality, and current workload in relation to the business plan to ensure job completion requirements are met.
• Manage special projects including Trade Partner/product improvements and changes.
• Advise the construction department regarding Trade Partner and product issues.
• Facilitate the setup of all new subdivisions by setting rates and Trade Partner selections.
• Distribute notifications on policy and material changes.
• Ensure accuracy of scopes of work with all Trade Partners.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Trade Partners, suppliers, and vendors.
• Attend industry events to maintain Trade Partner relationships and increase knowledge base.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing in the construction industry preferred.
• Self‑directed, takes initiative, proactively addresses problems, and works with minimal oversight.
• Analytical in providing and receiving feedback, analyzing information, and interpreting complex issues to determine the root problem and make effective decisions to bring the issue to a successful conclusion.
• Highly organized and follows processes in sequential order while being flexible when appropriate.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a high‑volume fast‑paced work environment.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Newstar or equivalent purchasing ERP systems, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other construction documents.
• Relationship building skills.
• Persuasive skills in negotiating win‑win outcomes while protecting costs/budgets.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• This position requires attendance at occasional meetings outside of the normal office hours.
• Collaborative culture.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Business culture founded in honesty and integrity.
• Strive for high impact outcomes driven by a culture built on respect, trust, and transparency.
• Results driven by accountability, consistency, predictability, and efficiency.
• Focused attention and listening to team members and customers with intent to have a positive culture that delivers high‑quality homes.