Purchasing Manager

Company Overview:

Opening our doors in 2017, Starlight Homes builds homes designed specifically for the first-time homebuyer. Our goal is to make the dream of homeownership a reality for everyone, offering expertly crafted homes at an affordable price and ensure its customers� first journey into home buying is simple, smooth, and reassuring. Our New Home Sales Consultants take care of our customers throughout every step of the process, regardless of their situation, we are here to help. Together with our parent company, 2023�s Builder of the Year Ashton Woods, we have welcomed over 60,000 people to their new home. Our company�s commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we have seen the success we have. We believe that what we accomplish together is greater than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace in all decisions and actions: Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Starlight sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio and Tampa.

Position Summary:

Responsible for sourcing and contracting suppliers and trades through various procurement strategies which adhere to company standards in quality, cost, and service.

Duties and Responsibilities: (Included but not limited to):

• Ensure compliance with Architectural plans and specifications.
• Responsible for accuracy of Brick-and-Mortar budgets and cost savings opportunities.
• Negotiation of contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers and trades.
• Analyze procurement data and market trends to identify cost reduction opportunities and implement strategies to reduce overall spending.
• Monthly communication and reporting on Brick-and-Mortar costs to Division and Corporate management teams or as required.
• Maintain Purchase Order accuracy and on time delivery to suppliers and trades.
• Assemble and maintain standardized bid documents.
• Plan and execute community bidding process.
• Liaison to Corporate Purchasing and Estimating to ensure compliance with corporate standards and costing.
• Coordination with suppliers and trades to incorporate value engineering concepts into the design and construction of homes.
• Reviewing and validating contracted costs to ensure variance objectives are met.
• Facilitate new Trade Partner recruiting and onboarding.
• Facilitate Trade Partner Performance reviews and issue resolution.
• Contract Pricing data entry and management for all standard, variance and site cost in Procurement database.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure materials, suppliers, and trades are meeting company requirements and expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor�s Degree in Purchasing, Construction, Production/Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable about the construction industry, including construction costs, building codes, materials, products, methods, and procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction drawings and addendums.
• Must be able to use word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, presentation (PowerPoint), database software for advanced internal and external communications.
• Creation of reports and presentations and database maintenance.
• Ability to review, analyze and interpret information as well as trouble-shoot to solve problems. Knowledge of business English and ability to communicate patiently and professionally with both internal and external customers both orally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize several tasks without compromising quality of work or mission deadlines.
• Ability to adapt in a changing workplace.
• Computer literacy, proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and ability to learn new programs as needed.
• Proven organizational skills in a high-paced work environment.
• Skilled at complex negotiations.

Experience:

• 5-7 years progressive experience in purchasing.
• Minimum two years of direct field experience in home-building.

Typical Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
• Employees in this position are required to be able to hear and have sufficient vision to utilize all office equipment.
• Use of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipment.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

These physical requirements are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions if requested.