Purchasing Manager

Beazer Homes•Chantilly, VA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is primarily accountable for managing the Purchasing Department, which includes managing staff and negotiating contracts with material and labor suppliers. Beazer Homes is committed to employee wellbeing and life-work balance, offering development opportunities, a flexible time-off program, and an industry leading parental leave policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or ten years progressive experience in homebuilding with a concentration in Purchasing
Resolves problems with staff, subcontractors/vendors, or other departments.
Ability to read blueprints.
Displays excellent verbal and written skills for effective communication
Strong organizational and time management skills
Able to adjust quickly in changing environments
Proficient in computer skills (spreadsheet and word processing preferred)

Responsibilities

Generates preliminary home budgets and establishes product features and options
Negotiates and contracts with subcontractors and other vendors with an understanding of market and delivery conditions as to determine present/future material availability and receipt of competitive pricing
Bids out onsite construction and negotiates subcontractor increases as appropriate
Manages rebates from vendors, as needed
Manages complete Purchase Order Process
Assists with finding, interviewing, and hiring subcontractors
Assist the Construction Department with the management of subcontractors
May Arrange for disposal of surplus materials
Conducts periodic staff meetings; interviews and hires staff members; coaches and ensures staff receives appropriate training