Purchasing Manager / Custom Residential Estimator - The Contractor Consultants

Elevate Your Career with Beachland Homes! Join Us as a Purchasing Manager / Custom Residential Estimator - Drive Luxury Home Building Excellence!

Job Title: Purchasing Manager / Custom Residential Estimator
Company Name: Beachland Homes
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000+ Annually (Depending on Experience)

Full Job Description

Beachland Homes, a premier builder in the AR Homes® Network, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Purchasing Manager / Custom Residential Estimator to lead the procurement process for our luxury custom home projects. This critical role ensures that our team has the right materials at the right time and price to maintain the superior craftsmanship and excellence for which AR Homes and Beachland Homes are known. If you are passionate about home building and have a proven track record in purchasing, vendor management, and contract negotiations in the residential construction space, we invite you to apply and contribute to our legacy of delivering exceptional custom homes on the Treasure Coast.

Who We Are

For over 20 years, Beachland Homes has been a leader in designing and building extraordinary custom luxury homes tailored to the unique lifestyles and needs of discerning clients. As a premier builder in the AR Homes family, we set a high standard for custom home building, ensuring meticulous craftsmanship and a commitment to perfection. Our reputation for delivering personalized, high-quality homes is backed by decades of excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure reliable, cost-effective sourcing for custom home projects, while continuously identifying and vetting additional vendors to broaden sourcing options and secure competitive pricing.
• Procurement: Oversee the procurement of vendors, materials, equipment, and services to meet project deadlines, ensuring timely and quality deliveries.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts with vendors to secure the best pricing, terms, and conditions while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Budget Oversight: Manage purchasing budgets and work closely with project managers to ensure all purchases align with project cost estimates.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, manage orders to avoid delays or overstocking, and maintain accurate records of purchases.
• Market Research: Conduct market analysis to identify trends and alternative sources for materials, ensuring competitive pricing and quality.
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, state regulations, and building codes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with design, construction, and project management teams to anticipate material needs and resolve any procurement-related issues.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve purchasing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support company goals for delivering exceptional custom homes.
• Cost Book Management: Including entering new costs from Bid Requests and negotiations. Purge outdated costs regularly.
• Key Home Budgets & Price List Maintenance: Create and maintain accurate Key Home Budgets. Keep Price List Standards consistent across all price lists, merges, and options.
• Training Support: Assist in training Project Resource Managers (PRMs) and other staff in procurement best practices.

• Building Company Merges: Create and maintain building company merges to ensure efficiency.
• Option Lists: Develop and review priced Option Lists, including reviewing Option Profit Categories monthly.
• Project Management: Act as Project Manager for new model homes and inventory homes, overseeing the scope of works and ensuring successful project completion.
• Home Reviews: Assist in reviewing each home 30 days post-financial close to ensure all procurement-related matters are resolved.
• Design Studio Support: For building companies with design studios, work with vendors to update displays and cost information.

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in purchasing, preferably in residential construction or custom home building.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction materials, vendor negotiations, and purchasing best practices.
• Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Budget Management: Proven experience managing procurement budgets and delivering cost savings while maintaining quality.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experience with procurement software and construction management systems.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve vendor issues and streamline purchasing processes.
• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• Compensation
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Program (with employer matching)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle
  • Annual Bonus Potential
• Health and Wellness
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
• Work-Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick Days)
• Career Development
  • Ongoing Training
• Unique and Additional Perks
  • Company and Team Events

• Full Time
• Monday to Friday

• Vero Beach, FL