Purchasing Manager - Empire Homes

About the Role

The Purchasing Manager leads all purchasing and trade‑partner management activities for the division, overseeing procurement of labor, materials, and services required for residential construction projects. The role ensures competitive pricing, quality workmanship, reliable trade‑partner performance, and adherence to budgets while collaborating closely with Construction, Operations, Finance, Land, and Sales & Marketing teams to support divisional profitability, production goals, and customer satisfaction. This position is based in the Austin, TX division office.

Responsibilities

• Lead all divisional purchasing activities, including sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and contracting labor, materials, and services for residential construction projects.
• Manage trade‑partner and supplier relationships, including recruitment, qualification, performance evaluation, and ongoing development.
• Negotiate and maintain contracts, scopes of work, and pricing agreements to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and service standards.
• Monitor construction costs, budgets, and market conditions to identify risks, control expenses, and drive profitability.
• Partner with Construction, Operations, Sales, and Finance & Accounting teams to support production schedules, community startups, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure contract compliance, maintain accurate purchasing data and documentation, and resolve purchasing or vendor‑related issues.
• Lead and develop the divisional purchasing team while promoting continuous improvement, accountability, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• 5–10 years of purchasing experience within residential homebuilding; management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working with NewStar Enterprise ERP is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating trade‑partner and supplier agreements, managing budgets, and controlling costs.
• Strong understanding of homebuilding operations and construction practices.

Benefits

• Collaboration with skilled and visionary professionals.
• Exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through the Employee Home Ownership Program.
• Employer‑paid benefits package.
• Employer‑sponsored 401(k) plans.
• Continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development.
• Work‑life balance emphasis, recognizing the importance of time outside of work.