Purchasing Manager - Empire Homes

Empire Communities

• $88K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • 5-10 years of purchasing experience in residential homebuilding, with management experience preferred.
  • Experience with NewStar Enterprise ERP is highly desirable.
  • Proven track record in negotiating trade partner and supplier agreements, budget management, and cost control.
  • Solid understanding of homebuilding operations and construction practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all divisional purchasing activities including sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and contracting.
  • Manage relationships with trade partners and suppliers, including recruitment and performance evaluation.
  • Negotiate and maintain contracts and pricing agreements for cost competitiveness and quality assurance.
  • Monitor construction costs, budgets, and market conditions to mitigate risks and control expenses.
  • Collaborate with Construction, Operations, Sales, and Finance teams to support strategic initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with contracts and maintain accurate purchasing documentation.
  • Develop the divisional purchasing team and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with multiple departments to enhance understanding of operational dynamics.
  • Opportunity to lead a team while promoting continuous improvement.
  • Work in a dynamic and hands-on role that directly impacts profitability.
  • Engagement in negotiations that shape vendor relationships and project outcomes.
Full Job Description
Your Impact at Empire

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading all purchasing and trade partner management activities for the Division. This role oversees the procurement of labor, materials, and services required for residential construction projects, ensuring competitive pricing, quality workmanship, reliable trade partner performance, and adherence to budgets. The Purchasing Manager collaborates closely with Construction, Operations, Finance, Land, and Sales & Marketing teams to support divisional profitability, production goals, and customer satisfaction.

This role is located in the Austin, TX division office.

What We Are Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • 5-10 years of purchasing experience within residential homebuilding; management or supervisory experience preferred.
  • Experience working with NewStar Enterprise ERP is highly desireable.
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating trade partner and supplier agreements, managing budgets and cost controls.
  • Strong understanding of homebuilding operations and construction practices.

What You'll Be Doing Each Day
  • Lead all divisional purchasing activities, including sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and contracting labor, materials, and services for residential construction projects.
  • Manage trade partner and supplier relationships, including recruitment, qualification, performance evaluation, and ongoing development.
  • Negotiate and maintain contracts, scopes of work, and pricing agreements to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and service standards.
  • Monitor construction costs, budgets, and market conditions to identify risks, control expenses, and drive profitability.
  • Partner with Construction, Operations, Sales, and Finance & Accounting teams to support production schedules, community startups, and strategic initiatives.
  • Ensure contract compliance, maintain accurate purchasing data and documentation, and resolve purchasing or vendor-related issues.
  • Lead and develop the divisional purchasing team while promoting continuous improvement, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.


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