Purchasing Manager
About the role
KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don’t just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their homebuying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day. Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make homeownership attainable for all.
Responsibilities
- Purchase strategy implementation and execution
- Cost management and reduction
- Budgeting and reporting
- Team leadership and development
- Vendor and trade partner relations
- Communication and reporting
- ESC management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in residential homebuilding or a related industry
- 2+ years of leadership experience managing small to mid-sized teams
- Proven experience managing major trades and vendor relationships
- Strong understanding of market and industry trends
- Demonstrated leadership with the ability to motivate, develop, and drive results
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to deliver practical solutions
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively
- Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Qualifications
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
- Ability to move about work location
- Ability to drive/travel as needed to tour KB Home communities
- Ability to walk up and down stairs
- Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
- Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio)
- Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales)
- Position is located on-site at the division office
Skills
- Customer-focused mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Leadership and development abilities
- Relationship-building and stakeholder management
- Data-driven decision making
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Health insurance coverage
- Employee wellness program
- Life and disability insurance
- Retail savings plan
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Pay
USD $110,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.
Schedule
The position is located on-site at the division office.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer