Assistant Purchasing Manager

Job Title: Assistant Purchasing Manager

Location: Morrisville, PA

Work Model: HYBRID (4 Days/week On Site)

Hire Model: Direct Hire

We are seeking a highly organized and dynamic Assistant Purchasing Manager for our large homebuilding client in Morrisville, PA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of inventory products and the development of new supplier relationships to ensure the inventory needs are consistently met without leading to shortages or overstock situations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the procurement of contracted inventory products, ensuring a smooth supply chain and logistics operation.
• Manage rail logistics, including car placements and demurrage/transfer coordination between plants.
• Prepare and confirm contracts, while also engaging in vendor sourcing and negotiation sessions.
• Conduct non-inventory purchasing and maintain strict inventory control to ensure operating levels of supplies are consistent.
• Analyze bids, review invoices, and identify future company needs to forward-buy products for savings.
• Fulfill audit responsibilities and conduct routine supplier business reviews to evaluate performance and compliance.
• Negotiate contracts with builder trades for new and existing community developments.
• Read and interpret architectural plans and maintain budgets for community models, elevations, and options.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's or Associate's in Business Administration, Construction Management, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in contracting and negotiating pricing of building materials (Pine, Lumber, Framing, Engineered Products)
• Microsoft Suite

Compensation:

$55,000 - $88,000/year

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.