Residential Purchasing Manager - Dallas, Tx

About Our Client

Michael Page is partnered up with a leading home builder that focuses on providing exceptional high quality production and semi-custom homes. Due to their continued growth in their Dallas division, our client is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their growing team and lead the purchasing operation for their division.

Job Description

As a key component of this team the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing the entire purchasing team as well as having full operational leadership for the purchasing functions across all community projects in DFW.

In addition, the Purchasing Manager will also be responsible for the following:

• Manage all material and production takeoffs, estimating plans and compliance documentation
• manage and lead the team of Agents, Coordinators and Manager within the purchasing team.
• Be the liaise on and point of contact for all subcontractors and lead all selection processes, bid processing and product scheduling processes.
• Assist Construction with the management of subcontractors.
• Supervise bidding for on and off-site construction, analyse contract scope of work (including take-offs), and negotiate and question pricing
• Supervise the maintenance of and updates to master trade partner/subcontractor lists and subcontractor and supplier insurance policies.
• Manage the development of and updates to community options books with pricing, specs, and photos.

The Successful Applicant

The Purchasing Manager applicant should have a proven track record of purchasing experience directly in the single-family residential construction industry, preferably with a high-volume production home builder. In addition, the Purchasing Manager must meet the following:

• Minimum (5) five years of Management level residential construction experience in field operations required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Science, Business, Accounting/Finance, or relevant years of work experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience using software such as Build Pro, MS Excel, and preferably Brix.
• Ability to accurately understand construction blueprints and plans.
• Strong negotiation skills as well as the ability to establish effective business relationships.
• Team Leadership skills with abilities to effectively guide team members and encourage continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

Our client is offering an excellent compensation package for the Purchasing Manager candidate which includes the following:

• Competitive base salary range (Dependent on Experience)
• Lucrative Bonus Program
• Employer 401k match.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (Personal, Holiday, and Sick)