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Purchasing Manager- Residential Construction

gpac, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, 60523

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Job Description

Purchasing Manager - Residential Homebuilder

Industry:

Residential Construction | Custom & Production Homes

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager with a strong background in residential homebuilding? Join a dynamic and growing company where your expertise will directly impact project success and profitability. We're seeking a detail-oriented, driven individual to lead and optimize purchasing operations for high-quality single-family homes.

Key Responsibilities: Manage all purchasing activities from pre-construction through project completion

Source, negotiate, and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Analyze takeoffs and estimates to ensure accuracy and budget alignment

Collaborate with estimators, project managers, and field teams to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials

Track market trends, pricing, and availability to maintain competitive advantage

Maintain budgets, purchase orders, and procurement documentation

Evaluate vendor performance, ensuring compliance with cost, quality, and schedule expectations

Improve internal purchasing processes and contribute to strategic planning

Requirements:

5+ years of purchasing experience in residential homebuilding

Strong knowledge of construction materials, trades, and residential building processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and purchasing/estimating software (e.g., Buildertrend, CoConstruct, SupplyPro, etc.)

Excellent negotiation and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in both custom and production homebuilding

Familiarity with plan reading and estimating

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or a related field (a plus, not required)

Ready to take the next step in your construction career?

Apply now and send your resume to

Melissa Strater

- melissa.strater@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.