Purchasing Manager – Residential Homebuilding
We are seeking a detail-driven, highly organized Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement and contracting efforts for our residential construction projects. This role plays a key part in controlling costs, strengthening trade relationships, and ensuring our homes are built efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
- Source and onboard new vendors while maintaining strong relationships with existing trade partners
- Lead competitive bid processes, evaluate proposals, and issue purchase orders
- Maintain and update cost databases, budgets, and cost-tracking reports
- Partner closely with Construction, Estimating, and Project Management to ensure accurate scopes, takeoffs, and material lists
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to improve pricing and drive cost efficiencies
- Resolve pricing discrepancies, delivery issues, and scope conflicts with vendors and internal teams
- Ensure all purchasing activities align with company quality standards, budget goals, and project timelines
Qualifications
- 3+ years of purchasing experience in residential homebuilding
- Strong knowledge of homebuilding materials, labor categories, scopes of work, and trade sequencing
- Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package + performance bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan and paid time off
- Opportunity for long-term growth within a stable, reputable homebuilder
Please send your resume to megan.cantone@gogpac.com OR call 605-610-1570
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
