Purchasing Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

The Purchasing Manager will manage and lead the Purchasing Team to develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contractors in alignment with department and budget objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviews new home sales contracts and construction estimates

Reviews construction blueprints and determines material and labor needs

Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance

Evaluates and incorporates construction change orders into construction budget

Reviews and approves home construction invoices as needed

Administers home construction budget reviews with Production Team and reports results

Manages and selects construction contractors, vendors and suppliers; negotiates rates

Determines pricing for non-standard home options

Monitor construction material returns

Produces estimates and initial pricing of homes in new subdivisions and maintains profitability reports

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation

Ability to multi-task and establish priorities

Proficiency in MS Office software applications

Ability to read and understand blueprints and site plans

Knowledge of new home construction process

Analytical and organized

Exhibits initiative; accepts challenges and new responsibilities

Must have valid drivers license

Education and Work Experience3-5 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience ORDegree in Business, Construction Management or related field and 1-2 years experience OR Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
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