Purchasing Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ or Vancouver, WA | Full-Time

About the role

Lead the strategy behind every home we build. At Adair Homes, purchasing is more than negotiating prices. It's about building the partnerships, strategies, and systems that help us deliver exceptional homes while protecting quality, value, and profitability.

As our Purchasing Manager, you'll lead purchasing operations across multiple markets, develop strong trade partner relationships, and drive the purchasing strategy that supports every home we build. You'll partner with leaders across the organization to improve processes, strengthen supplier relationships, and build a high-performing purchasing team ready to support our continued growth.

Since 1969, Adair Homes has helped more than 25,000 families build affordable custom homes throughout the Pacific Northwest and Arizona. We're looking for a strategic leader who thrives on building strong partnerships, improving processes, and developing high-performing teams. If you're energized by solving complex challenges, influencing business strategy, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier and subcontractor negotiations across multiple markets.
• Build and maintain strong trade partner relationships while ensuring competitive pricing and dependable capacity.
• Oversee competitive bidding, contract administration, and purchasing strategies.
• Develop and maintain our should-cost model to improve pricing accuracy and purchasing decisions.
• Identify value engineering opportunities that improve margins without compromising quality.
• Partner with Estimating, Product Development, Construction Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Purchasing Agents while establishing purchasing standards and best practices.
• Monitor KPIs and purchasing performance to support company growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of purchasing, estimating, construction, supply chain, or related experience.
• Experience negotiating supplier and subcontractor agreements.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP or purchasing systems.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Residential homebuilding experience.
• Multi-market purchasing experience.
• Experience with cost modeling, estimating, or value engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Growth and leadership development opportunities
• A collaborative team environment where your work makes a real impact

Pay

$125,000 - $145,000 + Bonus

About Adair Homes

Since 1969, Adair Homes has helped more than 25,000 families build affordable custom homes across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Arizona. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while creating opportunities for our employees to grow, lead, and succeed.