Senior National Purchasing Specialist - Residential Building

A bit about us:
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.
Why join us?
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

Job Details
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! Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.