The Axel Group is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our client’s team out of Richland County, South Carolina. This firm, a national homebuilder, is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join their success!
This individual will oversee the division’s purchasing department and all sourcing for equipment, goods, and services. The Purchasing Manager will perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seek best possible contracts, and find most profitable suppliers and vendors.
Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
Manage bid process for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
Assess, manage and mitigate risks
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Create budgets for upcoming projects
Manage costs of existing projects
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree (Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, etc.), preferred but not required
5-7+ years of related purchasing experience, required
Experience working for a national or regional homebuilder, preferred but not required
Experience working within the construction industry, required
Proficiency within Excel, required
Experience and knowledge in JD Edwards, added plus
Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation and vendor management
Ability to gather and analyze data
Possess strong leadership skills and networking capabilities
Benefits:
Base Salary + Bonus, total compensation ranging from $100 – 120,000