Senior National Purchasing Specialist - Residential Building

At this leading national home building company, we're seeking a dynamic and experienced Purchasing Specialist to join our team. This pivotal role is responsible for managing the procurement process across multiple trade categories, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality in our home construction projects nationwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement:

• Oversee procurement for assigned vertical and horizontal construction costs
• Identify and onboard new trade partners through thorough due diligence
• Collaborate with Division leaders to prequalify and approve new trades

Contract Management:

• Conduct competitive bidding processes
• Analyze bids, negotiate terms, and award contracts to approved trade partners
• Ensure adherence to company policies and contract terms

Budget and Cost Control:

• Develop and maintain direct construction cost budgets for new and ongoing communities
• Prepare and manage documentation for trade contract agreements

Relationship Management:

• Foster strong relationships with trade partners and internal departments
• Participate in cross-market initiatives and process improvement teams

Quality Assurance:

• Engage in value engineering, architectural reviews, and specification meetings
• Conduct model home walkthroughs to ensure quality standards are met

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead or participate in national category management teams
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives across markets

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Construction, Business, or Accounting preferred
• Minimum 2 years of residential purchasing experience in the homebuilding industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., E1)
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Field construction experience is a plus

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our national home building operations, working with a diverse team of professionals to deliver quality homes across the country. Join us in shaping the future of residential construction!