Purchasing Manager Job at Hunter Quinn Homes, Charleston, SC

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  • Hunter Quinn Homes
  • Charleston, SC

Job Description

As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for managing house cost categories, overseeing bid timelines, negotiating with trade partners, and formulating contracts for new and existing communities. Your role involves continuous analysis of house costs and trade partner performance, maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to a high-performing team environment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Manage total house cost management, including bid document generation, cost analysis, and contract formulation for new communities.
  • Pursue cost savings opportunities through competitive bidding, cost analysis tools, and takeoff validation.
  • Ensure accuracy of category quantities through plan review and field verification audits.
  • Supervise estimating tasks to ensure proper take-offs and quantities.
  • Manage field file releases and start dates, as well as the home selection process and change order ratification.
  • Champion the use of new building products, selections, and colors to stay at the forefront of the homebuilding industry.
  • Manage specifications, option descriptions, and sample/color management for assigned categories within each community.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining construction field schedule templates.
  • Oversee trade partner relations, including recruitment, cost negotiations, performance monitoring, and compliance management.
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, and construction teams to manage community setup, maintenance, and problem resolution.
  • Perform leadership responsibilities by serving as lead agent on select new community setup projects.
  • Improve and refine the HQ Rebate program to ensure proper capture of revenue vs. product mix.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Operations.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced accounting/finance degree/experience preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of related functional experience.
  • High level of competency in Microsoft Office and Purchasing Software.
  • Strong business acumen, including understanding the impact of purchasing costs on cost structures.
  • Experience in purchasing and supply chain management.
  • Ability to negotiate in a cost-transparent environment.
  • Ability to develop and improve vendor partnerships.
  • Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment.

Join our team and play a vital role in shaping the success of our residential communities. If you possess the qualifications and skills outlined above, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team!

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