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 empowered.

About the role

This on-site, 5-day-per-week position is based in our Houston, Texas division office. The Purchasing Manager will contract trade partners for labor and material items across assigned cost codes, working with local trade partners, national/regional suppliers, and distributors to negotiate cost savings. The role partners with Operations to ensure proper trade partner bidding, negotiation, and award processes, and supports company-wide cost-saving 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 adhered to 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 demand planning 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 partner performance.
• Act as an intermediary between trade partners and Operations to maintain quality and cost effectiveness.

Requirements

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

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, sustainability, etc.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock purchase plan.
• Mortgage discounts.
• Discounts on homes, appliances, and more.