Purchasing Manager

Since 1967, Toll Brothers has been building luxury homes and communities in premier U.S. locations. As a Fortune 500 company operating in over 60 markets, we are the country’s premier luxury builder offering a wide range of product types and price points for first-time, move-up, active-adult, and second-home buyers. We value diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and can be their authentic selves.

About the role

This on-site, 5-day-per-week position is based in our Lake Oswego, Oregon division office. The Senior Purchasing Manager will contract trade partners for labor and materials, negotiate cost savings, and support both divisional and national purchasing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Budget and contract trade categories for the division.
• Collaborate with Community Planning to develop community specifications and trade budgets for new land deals and community openings.
• Bid, negotiate, and approve trade partner contracts in partnership with division Operations leaders.
• Manage contract maintenance and scope-of-work updates for assigned trades.
• Partner with Community Planning, Architecture, and other functions to apply value engineering and SKU optimization to new plan development.
• Ensure national guidance is followed for room and option naming.
• Recommend strategic sourcing strategies to lower total cost of ownership.
• Apply national strategies locally, unbundling labor and material pricing where applicable.
• Oversee the model home rebate collection process.
• Conduct industry benchmarking studies.
• Perform financial analysis of new and existing contracts.
• Assess the financial health of trade partners and flag potential issues.
• Analyze total spend by trade category, supplier, and community to identify savings opportunities.
• Optimize product specifications and SKU availability to reduce cost and administrative burden.
• Develop an understanding of trade partners’ cost drivers.
• Facilitate collaboration among trade partners, local distributors, and manufacturers.
• Measure, track, and counsel trade partners on performance.
• Act as an intermediary between trade partners and Operations to maintain quality and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or Supply Chain Management (or extensive residential homebuilding experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contracting and negotiating pricing of building materials or residential building sector experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, and aptitude to learn new software (e.g., E1).
• 3 days per week in-office; additional days may vary by division/department.

Skills

• Clear and concise communication.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Forward-thinking and strategic mindset.
• Analytical ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies.
• Technical expertise in assigned product categories.
• Proficiency with department-specific technologies.
• Progress monitoring and adaptability.
• Detail-oriented planning and time management.
• Collaborative approach across departments and with trade partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on residential construction experience.
• Supply Chain certification.
• Experience with EnterpriseOne (E1) and BuildPro software.
• Familiarity with Energy Star requirements, Green Building concepts, and sustainability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock purchase plan.
• Mortgage discounts.
• Home purchase discounts.
• Appliance discounts.
• Additional perks and programs.