Purchasing director Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

Description

About MN Custom Homes

Founded in 2011 by two Bellevue, WA locals, MN Custom Homes has grown to become a leading luxury home builder. Since Day 1, we've been driven by innovation and obsessed with setting our homes apart through their overall design and functionally in the Pacific Northwest-and now, expanding into Arizona. We truly get a thrill doing what we love most : building enduring homes with distinctive details. Learn more about us and see our work at : https : / / mncustom.com.

Why MN?

We pride ourselves on our empowered team environment and dedication to taking care of our people. We believe in setting you up to succeed with clear career progression, learning opportunities, and ownership of your role from the get-go. Accountability is huge for us, and we place a lot of trust in our employees to do the right thing. We believe that a supportive and inclusive culture yields happy people, and happy people are the most successful at what they do.

About This Role

As a Purchasing Manager , you will play a pivotal role in streamlining procurement processes, managing trade partnerships, and supporting the overall success of our construction projects. Your expertise in contract negotiation, budgeting, and operational efficiency will directly contribute to the high standards and quality we deliver in every home we build. If you excel in building strong professional relationships, analyzing data to drive results, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Candidates with residential production building experience and an established network of trade partners and suppliers in the Arizona market are strongly preferred.

On a Given Day, Your Work Might Include

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate preparation of bid documents and procurement packages.
• Review and analyze bids to verify compliance with project specifications and cost targets.
• Negotiate contracts with trade partners and vendors, focusing on achieving optimal value and alignment with project requirements.
• Maintain and update scopes of work, agreements, and procurement records to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Collaborate with design, architecture and construction teams to identify opportunities for cost optimization, including product selection and value engineering.
• Track and manage rebates, ensuring accurate reporting and cost savings are reflected in project budgets.
• Monitor the performance and financial stability of trade partners, addressing concerns proactively and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
• Research and onboard new vendors or suppliers to support project needs and strengthen the supply chain.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, forecast needs, and drive improvements in processes and cost efficiency.
• Conduct material takeoffs and assist in preparing detailed budgets for upcoming projects.
• Support the team with occasional site visits to verify alignment between procurement objectives and field operations.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Models and reinforces actions and behaviors consistent with the MN Custom Homes' values, mission, and culture.

Physical Requirements

Travel & Vehicle Requirements

What You'll Need to Succeed

Employee Benefits

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MN Custom Homes we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

MN Custom Homes is an equal opportunity employer