Purchasing Manager

Destination Homes•Sandy, UT

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and executing a local and national purchasing strategy that supports cost efficiency, vendor consistency, and scalable growth across the Larry H. Miller Real Estate platform and all markets. This role oversees vendor and trade partner relationships, drives cost management initiatives, and secures savings through rebates, volume discounts, and strategic negotiations. This position also serves as a cross-platform partner, collaborating with leaders across residential, commercial, multi-family, hospitality, and corporate shared services to align purchasing standards, and leverage platform-wide buying power.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in purchasing required
Extensive knowledge of purchasing principles, policies, and procedures
Deep understanding of construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and material take-offs
Able to analyze financial data and make sound business decisions
Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must have the ability to read and comprehend large quantities of information, operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, and carry up to 25 lbs. independently
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about office setting

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a national vendor and trade partner strategy aligned with company growth goals across all business lines and markets.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard preferred vendors and trades that can support residential, commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and other platform needs.
Standardize contracts, pricing structures, and service expectations while allowing flexibility for business-specific operational requirements.
Build long-term partnerships to ensure quality, reliability, scalability, and enterprise-wide value.
Collaborate with cross-platform leaders to consolidate purchasing opportunities and maximize enterprise buying power.
Establish and maintain baseline pricing for materials and labor across communities, projects, and operating assets where applicable.
Monitor market trends, supply costs, and labor fluctuations to proactively manage budgets across multiple business segments.
Collaborate with construction, finance, operations, and platform leadership teams to align cost expectations and financial targets.
Drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes, cost controls, and shared procurement practices across the organization.
Identify opportunities to reduce duplication of spend and improve efficiencies through coordinated purchasing strategies.
Negotiate national and regional pricing agreements, including volume discounts and rebates, that benefit multiple business units.
Track and report savings initiatives, including cost avoidance and realized savings, across the broader platform.
Develop rebate programs and ensure proper collection and reconciliation across participating entities.
Leverage purchasing data to identify opportunities for additional savings and enterprise-wide efficiencies.
Partner with business leaders to prioritize sourcing strategies that improve margins and return on investment.
Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors and trade partners on behalf of multiple platforms, business units, and markets.
Ensure compliance with company standards, insurance requirements, and performance metrics across all participating entities.
Evaluate vendor performance and address quality, service, and operational issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Promote consistency in vendor governance, risk management, and service delivery standards across the organization.
Maintain accurate purchasing data, cost reporting, and vendor records across platforms and operating groups.
Provide regular updates on vendor performance, cost trends, savings achieved, and cross-platform sourcing opportunities.
Support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning processes for multiple business segments.
Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into enterprise purchasing performance.
Maintain fiscally responsible processes to protect the high legal, moral, and ethical standards of the Larry H. Miller and LHMRE companies.
Foster strong internal partnerships and a service-oriented approach when supporting cross-platform stakeholders.
Participate in strategic initiatives, special projects, and integration efforts across the broader organization.
All other duties as assigned.