Purchasing Manager
Core
Develop, negotiate, and execute sourcing agreements for specific spend categories to ensure top-quality trade partners for production needs.
Role type
Senior sourcing manager (residential homebuilding)
Builds
Supply chain flow and trade partner networks for home production
Domain
Residential homebuilding / Construction supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production material sourcing and cost optimization
Required skills
Sourcing and supplier relationship management, Contract negotiation, Cost modeling and should-cost analysis, Supply chain strategy, Trade partner auditing, Financial management, Project management, Industry trend analysis
Preferred skills
JDE/AS400 ERP experience, Excel proficiency, National homebuilder experience
Technologies
JDE, AS400, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Source, contract, negotiate, and onboard new trade partners with required insurance; Conduct trade partner audits assessing quality and schedule adherence; Travel to sites to assess and communicate trade partner performance; Implement material sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain flow; Develop and use should-cost models for cost estimation; Monitor and improve divisional cost per square foot; Negotiate and validate pricing of Extra Purchase Orders (EPOs); Facilitate value-engineering sessions with trade partners.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC