Purchasing Manager

THE ROLE: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for specific projects or product areas to source vendors and contractors, prepare bids, negotiate deals, buy out jobs in advance, ensure compliance with schedules and quality of work product. Participates with operations on paper and frame walks to find opportunities for efficiencies, quality improvements, and cost savings. Is a partner with the team to work together to respond to questions, feedback on performance of subcontractors, and identify any gaps on the portfolio.

Day In the Life

• Prepare and distribute bid packages for new projects and/or plan changes.
• Evaluate all bids received to ensure bids are per specs, plan specifics, and include all appropriate details.
• Manage and update master bid list to include current and new trade partners.
• Manage construction costs through effective bidding and negotiating of job specifications with trade partners.
• Build relationships with vendors, subcontractors and other TJH departments.
• Prepare/process contractual documents and Purchase Orders.
• Negotiate with subcontractors on bids to finalize proposal to be at or under budget.
• Work with Construction, Land Development, Forward Planning, and Designers to maintain flow of information to and from the field.
• Communicate product and pricing changes to Construction, Sales, Customer Care, Design Studio, and other team members as appropriate.
• Oversee contract administration input and timelines.
• Order samples for sales teams, design center, and other subcontractors as needed (i.e. cabinet stain samples for paint subcontractor (for beams, stairs, etc.).
• Keep up with industry trends and research new ideas while being mindful of the end-user – the homebuyer.
• Manage budget revisions for all plan changes (frame walks, specification changes, field redline changes, added options, etc.).
• Prepare month end project budget analysis outlining spend, variances, contingency, and change orders by
• Prepare bi-monthly cost code and budget review for Land Department, Purchasing Department and Construction.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management within the residential construction industry
• In-depth knowledge of residential building materials, construction methods, blueprint reading, and subcontractor scopes of work.
• Proven expertise in negotiation, contract management, cost analysis, and strategic sourcing.

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The compensation range for this role is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Thomas James Homes is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.