Purchasing Manager

About the Role

This role is primarily accountable for managing the Purchasing Department, which includes managing staff and negotiating contracts with material and labor suppliers.

Company Overview

Beazer Homes is committed to employee wellbeing and life-work balance, offering development opportunities, a flexible time-off program, and an industry-leading parental leave policy.

Responsibilities

• Generates preliminary home budgets and establishes product features and options
• Negotiates and contracts with subcontractors and other vendors with an understanding of market and delivery conditions to determine present/future material availability and receipt of competitive pricing
• Bids out onsite construction and negotiates subcontractor increases as appropriate
• Manages rebates from vendors, as needed
• Manages the complete Purchase Order Process
• Assists with finding, interviewing, and hiring subcontractors
• Assists the Construction Department with the management of subcontractors
• May arrange for disposal of surplus materials
• Conducts periodic staff meetings; interviews and hires staff members; coaches and ensures staff receives appropriate training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or ten years of progressive experience in homebuilding with a concentration in Purchasing

Skills

• Resolves problems with staff, subcontractors/vendors, or other departments
• Ability to read blueprints
• Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to adjust quickly in changing environments

Technical Knowledge

• Proficient in computer skills, including spreadsheet and word processing software

Physical Requirements

Typical office environment.

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Additionally, an employee's job duties may change at any time, in the company's sole discretion.