A national builder celebrated for its workplace culture, customer care and consistent growth over four decades has an opening for a leadership-minded purchasing expert in San Antonio. The position offers competitive pay and profit sharing, along with a generous benefits package. This closely held company stands apart for its long-term focus and the professional development of its people. With nearly $130 million in revenue, the San Antonio operation also represents an exceptional opportunity for career growth within a robust market.
The new purchasing manager will assume leadership responsibilities with wide-reaching consequences for this division. He or she will hire, train and coach a strong purchasing team. This professional also will reduce hard costs through skilled negotiation while applying a deep understanding of residential construction and design to uncover hidden savings. In addition to vendor and trade contractor selection, the purchasing manager will maintain these relationships and handle project changes. The new manager also will conduct gross margin analyses and ensure consistent takeoffs.
The position calls for a relevant bachelor’s degree accompanied by at least one year in construction operations and five in purchasing management. This background should include estimating, related accounting and personnel management. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of all functional areas of homebuilding. Familiarity with JD Edwards is preferred. The new purchasing manager also will prove exceptionally organized, communicating effectively across teams and prioritizing multiple demands that change frequently.
Christopher Frederick Search Consultants, a trusted national executive recruitment firm, has been retained to help find the right manager to join this organization’s growing San Antonio operation. If you feel your residential purchasing experience and management skills would make a good fit, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chris@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.