Director, Purchasing

Who We Are

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it’s a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do:
PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live),
GRIT (We Got This),
LIFT (Help Each Other Win),
SHINE (Bring Your Full Self),
UPHOLD (Never Break Trust),
GROW (Always Get Better). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.

Treehouse Builders, in partnership with Core Spaces, is a premier residential construction company focused on delivering innovative and inspirational build-to-rent communities. Differentiated by a culture of collaboration rooted in production homebuilding, Treehouse stands out by delivering modern amenities and sustainability features in every community. Treehouse Builders has attracted acclaimed talent in the industry, committed to building the future of living. For more information, check us out at

• A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
• Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance
• Competitive pay that values your contributions
• Incentives designed to reward your achievements
• Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
• Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
• Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
• Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
• Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
• Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
• An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services
• Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

The Purchasing Director is responsible for contracting all trade partners for each phase of construction applicable to their market to ensure Core Spaces can complete and manage all day-to-day purchasing operations in accordance with the divisional and overall company goals. This role will work with divisional leadership and the Purchasing team as a resource. Additional responsibilities include strategic forecasting, contract negotiation, release scheduling of inbound raw materials and components, and establishing guidelines for adequate stock levels to be upheld.

• Establish and monitor base house costs for respective markets/projects
• Ensure all vendor contracts and insurance documents are compliant
• Lead all change order pricing and documentation efforts to completion within 7 business days
• Recruit and train talented purchasing professionals
• Recruit and hire quality trades and vendors
• Ensure completive bidding is occurring consistently by trade category
• Manage all rebate submittals to the corporate purchasing team on a quarterly basis
• Conduct field audits to ensure product scopes and specifications are being adhered to
• Provide monthly base house cost reports while ensuring system data is kept up to date
• Provide ongoing support to the construction team for all purchasing functions
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of all estimates and start packages
• Monitor variance information and strategize with the department managers to identify and correct recurring or preventable problems
• Assist in developing policies related to Cost Control/Reduction alongside the Director of Construction
• Identify and implement cost-saving techniques, materials, and procedures
• Assist in determining accurate standard specifications and scopes of work for each trade category
• Develop relationships with subcontractors committed to reducing costs and increasing service
• Eliminate office-related variances through ongoing communication with field personnel
• Continually increase department efficiency and productivity
• Assist the Vice President of Regional Operations with an evaluation of fixed overhead structures, and implementation of the most cost-effective and efficient systems from city to city within a region
• Assist with all other special projects and tasks as directed by the Vice President of Regional Operations
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Occasional travel may be necessary as needed
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance,…