Purchasing Manager

Position Overview

Majestik Homes is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee the purchasing of construction materials, supplies, equipment, and services needed to support residential building projects. This position works closely with project managers, construction teams, vendors, subcontractors, and leadership to ensure materials are sourced efficiently, competitively priced, and available when needed.

The ideal candidate is organized, commercially minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple vendors, purchase orders, pricing negotiations, and project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Procurement

• Manage purchasing activities for residential construction projects.
• Source building materials, supplies, equipment, and related services.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes, pricing, lead times, and availability.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure materials are purchased according to project specifications and budgets.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other purchasing conditions.
• Evaluate vendor performance based on pricing, quality, reliability, and service.
• Address supplier issues, shortages, damaged materials, and delivery discrepancies.
• Identify alternative suppliers when availability or pricing becomes an issue.

Construction Materials Coordination

• Coordinate material requirements with project managers and construction personnel.
• Monitor material needs throughout the construction cycle.
• Verify that ordered materials align with approved plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Track special-order and long-lead materials.
• Coordinate delivery schedules to minimize project delays.
• Assist with resolving material substitutions or availability issues.

Cost & Budget Management

• Monitor purchasing costs against project budgets.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved purchasing efficiency.
• Analyze vendor pricing and identify unfavorable cost trends.
• Maintain purchasing reports and cost-tracking information.
• Support project teams with pricing information and procurement forecasts.
• Help prevent unnecessary purchases, excess inventory, and material waste.

Inventory & Delivery Coordination

• Monitor inventory levels for commonly used construction materials and supplies.
• Coordinate deliveries with project schedules and jobsite requirements.
• Track outstanding orders and expected delivery dates.
• Follow up with vendors on delayed or incomplete shipments.
• Maintain accurate records of materials received and outstanding.

Purchase Order & Invoice Support

• Review purchase orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Match purchasing documentation with invoices and delivery records when required.
• Investigate discrepancies involving pricing, quantities, or deliveries.
• Coordinate with accounting regarding purchasing and vendor-payment issues.
• Maintain organized records for auditing and project reference.

Project & Team Coordination

• Work closely with project managers, estimators, construction supervisors, and field teams.
• Communicate procurement timelines and potential supply issues.
• Provide updates on material availability and delivery schedules.
• Participate in project planning meetings when purchasing input is required.
• Help establish standardized purchasing procedures across projects.

Process Improvement

• Develop and improve purchasing workflows and vendor-management procedures.
• Maintain preferred-vendor and supplier information.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate purchases and improve purchasing efficiency.
• Establish practical processes for tracking orders, deliveries, and vendor performance.
• Stay informed about construction-material pricing, availability, and supplier conditions.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, construction administration, supply chain, or vendor-management experience.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple purchase orders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, email, and purchasing or project-management software.
• Ability to interpret basic material specifications, quotes, and purchasing documentation.

Preferred

• Experience in residential construction or homebuilding.
• Knowledge of construction materials, building supplies, fixtures, finishes, and equipment.
• Experience managing subcontractor or supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with construction estimating or project-management systems.
• Experience negotiating volume pricing or supplier agreements.
• Understanding of construction schedules and material lead times.

Core Competencies

• Procurement & Purchasing
• Vendor Management
• Negotiation
• Construction Materials
• Cost Control
• Purchase Order Management
• Supplier Relations
• Inventory Coordination
• Budget Awareness
• Project Coordination
• Problem Resolution
• Organization & Follow-Up
• Communication
• Process Improvement

Pay: $61,319.15 - $73,846.72 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Remote