Open Positions

Director of Purchasing

services for custom residential home builds. This role ensures that all purchasing activities align with
project budgets, timelines, & quality standards. The Director of Purchasing will work closely with the
Construction, Sales, Design, & Finance teams to streamline the purchasing process & optimize
project costs.

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Leadership Team Duties & Responsibilities:
• Must be aligned with company’s core values, core focus, & marketing strategy.
• A willingness & desire to do your part to share the same vision & own the plan so that the
business will gain traction to reach its goals.
• Setting goals by working with the Leadership Team to create the essential SMART (specific,
measurable, achievable, relevant & time-bound) goals for the year.
• Contribute to creating & completing quarterly goals (internally called “ROCKS” – quarterly
priorities that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, & timely).
Responsibilities
• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for custom residential projects, ensuring timely
& cost-effective procurement.
• Develop & maintain strong relationships with vendors, subcontractors, & suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing & contracts with vendors to secure the best possible terms for the
company.
• Collaborate with the Construction, Design, & Finance teams to ensure all materials are
ordered accurately & in line with project specifications.
• Oversee the bidding process, ensuring competitive pricing & comprehensive quotes.
• Ensure that all purchasing documentation, including purchase orders & contracts, is
accurate & properly maintained.
• Work with the Project Manager & Finance teams to track project budgets & ensure costs are
aligned with projections.
• Collaborates closely with the Sales team to align purchasing activities with client needs &
sales goals.
• Ensures timely & accurate responses to pricing requests from the Sales team to support
client interactions & project planning.
• Manages the execution of Change Orders for all projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, &
alignment with client expectations.
• Prepares & oversees contract budgets & client pricing presentations while clearly
communicating deal margins to relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly & make real-time adjustments during client
meetings to accommodate evolving project needs.

• Manage any changes or additional purchasing requirements that arise during the
construction process.
• Monitor market trends & pricing to ensure the company is securing the best possible deals.
• Resolve any issues related to vendor performance or material quality.

• Implement & refine purchasing policies & procedures to improve efficiency & cost-
effectiveness.

• Other projects / assignments as needed.

Requirements:

• Proactively takes initiative with a strong drive for action.
• Experience in estimating & purchasing in the high-end custom / semi-custom residential
construction industry.
• Strong negotiation skills & a proven history of managing vendor relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects & adjust to changes in project scopes.
• Detail-oriented & highly organized, capable of meeting deadlines & managing complex
schedules.
• Exceptional leadership & communication skills, capable of coordinating across
departments (Design, Sales, Purchasing, Construction, Accounting, & others).
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost management, & financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills including proficiency for vendor analysis, budget creation, cost
comparisons, & resource allocation.
• Strong critical thinking skills, especially in addressing client change requests, custom
designs, & site-specific challenges.
• Expertise in pricing, budgeting, & vendor management, including handling custom features
& ensuring all hidden costs are accounted for.
• Experience collaborating with architects, designers, & trades to ensure seamless
coordination between all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Working Conditions:
• Extended schedule may be required as dictated by management & business needs.

Employer’s Rights:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, & skills required for the
position. You may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed by your supervisors or managers.
Your job performance will be evaluated based in part on how well you fulfill the responsibilities
outlined in this job description. The employer reserves the right to modify or amend this job description at any time. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, & either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause.

Email Careers@shaddockcustom.com for more information.