Purchasing Manager
Job in
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, 19894, USA
Listed on 2026-06-24
Listing for:
Clayton Homes (New)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
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Business
Business Development, Business Analyst, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
- Cultivating new potential trade partners and maintaining existing trade relationships
- Forecasting proper placement of trade partners in upcoming new communities
- Work closely with production to ensure trades are responsive and our builders are following procedures
- Communicate product changes to sales, construction, and subcontractors as well as coordinate pricing adjustments when necessary
- Research and follow-up on the effectiveness, response times, services, performance, and workload in order to hire and retain the best subcontractors
- Take the lead in negotiating the purchase of all labor and materials in assigned areas
- Preform base cost and option price analysis (more emphasis in new communities)
- Review plans, scopes‑of‑work, and specifications for accuracy
- Renegotiate contracts with vendors once pricing has expired or an increase is requested, research and provide analysis and thorough back‑up information as to why increase is necessary and must be applied
- Adjust Base Model Pricing at the request of the Division Manager or Sales Manager
- Bid new plans, new options and plan changes, review bids for accuracy and enter into KOVA
- Upon notification that the community setup is complete, run a proforma to compare costs to a similar existing community and resolve any cost issues
- Attend the division new community rollout meeting to field any purchasing related questions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree (B.
A.) from four‑year college or university; five or more years related experience in residential construction; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Computer skills:
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); previous KOVA experience preferred, not required.
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