The Director of Purchasing is responsible for managing the procurement of materials, labor, & services for custom residential home builds. This role ensures that all purchasing activities align with project budgets, timelines, & quality standards. The Director of Purchasing will work closely with the Construction, Sales, Design, & Finance teams to streamline the purchasing process & optimize project costs.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Leadership Team Duties & Responsibilities
Must be aligned with company's core values, core focus, & marketing strategy.
A willingness & desire to do your part to share the same vision & own the plan so that the business will gain traction to reach its goals.
Setting goals by working with the Leadership Team to create the essential SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant & time-bound) goals for the year.
Contribute to creating & completing quarterly goals (internally called "ROCKS" - quarterly priorities that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, & timely).
Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for custom residential projects, ensuring timely & cost-effective procurement.
Develop & maintain strong relationships with vendors, subcontractors, & suppliers.
Negotiate pricing & contracts with vendors to secure the best possible terms for the company.
Collaborate with the Construction, Design, & Finance teams to ensure all materials are ordered accurately & in line with project specifications.
Oversee the bidding process, ensuring competitive pricing & comprehensive quotes.
Ensure that all purchasing documentation, including purchase orders & contracts, is accurate & properly maintained.
Work with the Project Manager & Finance teams to track project budgets & ensure costs are aligned with projections.
Collaborates closely with the Sales team to align purchasing activities with client needs & sales goals.
Ensures timely & accurate responses to pricing requests from the Sales team to support client interactions & project planning.
Manages the execution of Change Orders for all projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, & alignment with client expectations.
Prepares & oversees contract budgets & client pricing presentations while clearly communicating deal margins to relevant stakeholders.
Demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly & make real-time adjustments during client meetings to accommodate evolving project needs.
Manage any changes or additional purchasing requirements that arise during the construction process.
Monitor market trends & pricing to ensure the company is securing the best possible deals.
Resolve any issues related to vendor performance or material quality.
Exceptional leadership & communication skills, capable of coordinating across departments (Design, Sales, Purchasing, Construction, Accounting, & others).
Proficiency in budgeting, cost management, & financial analysis.
Advanced Excel skills including proficiency for vendor analysis, budget creation, cost comparisons, & resource allocation.
Strong critical thinking skills, especially in addressing client change requests, custom designs, & site-specific challenges.
Expertise in pricing, budgeting, & vendor management, including handling custom features & ensuring all hidden costs are accounted for.
Experience collaborating with architects, designers, & trades to ensure seamless coordination between all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.