Purchasing Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Develop, negotiate, and implement sourcing agreements within the division for designated spending categories.

• Ensure high-quality trade partners meet production requirements, emphasizing quality, adherence to schedules, and competitive pricing.

• Perform audits on trade partners to evaluate their quality and adherence to schedules.

• Identify, contract, negotiate, and onboard new trade partners, ensuring they have the necessary insurance.

• Travel to various sites to evaluate and relay trade partner performance to the Director of Purchasing.

• Execute material sourcing strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.

• Remain informed about industry trends and best practices relevant to sourcing categories.

• Lead value-engineering discussions with trade partners and division team members.

• Collaborate with division associates to benchmark sourcing practices.

• Develop and utilize should-cost models for cost estimation and optimization purposes.

• Monitor and enhance the divisional cost per square foot.

• Negotiate and verify Extra Purchase Orders (EPOs).

• Review scopes of work for accuracy and address any issues with the Expeditor.

⛳️ Requirements

• A college degree is preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience in sourcing and managing Supplier/Trade Partner relationships, preferably with a National Homebuilder.

• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

• Experience with JDE/AS400 is preferred.

• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.

• In-depth knowledge of the residential homebuilding sector.

• Strong understanding of financial management principles.

• Exceptional project management skills.

• Effective negotiation and influencing abilities.

• Capability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, and carry office supplies weighing 25 pounds or less.

• Finger dexterity for operating a computer keyboard, calculator, and telephone equipment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Associate Assistance Plan.

• Education Assistance Program.

• Up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance.

• Up to three weeks of vacation annually from the date of hire.

• Holiday Leave.

• Sick Leave.

• Personal Day policies.

• New Hire Referral Bonus Program.

• Home Purchase Discounts.

• Everyone’s Included Day.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Virtual work arrangement.