Aro Homes Purchasing Manager

$90,000 - $130,000/Yr

Adda Infusion - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Mountain View, CA

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Aro Homes plays a crucial role in sourcing and managing subcontractors for various stages of single-family home projects. This position is integral to ensuring that subcontractors align with the company's quality standards and sustainability goals, while also overseeing contract management, project coordination, and compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select subcontractors who align with Aro Homes' quality standards and sustainability goals.
• Coordinate and process project Statements of Work (SOWs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Develop scopes of work for trade-specific subcontractors by reading architectural, structural, and civil plans.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts, ensuring clarity and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Implement rigorous standards and performance metrics to ensure subcontractors meet specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to integrate subcontracting work into main project plans.
• Ensure all subcontractors comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including safety standards and building codes.
• Actively seek out subcontractors who utilize innovative practices and materials that contribute to sustainability and efficiency.
• Monitor and control subcontracting costs within the project budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in subcontractor procurement, ideally in single-family residential construction or a related industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with a general contractor's preconstruction or estimating operations.
• Strong knowledge of the construction process, ideally modular housing projects.
• Proven track record of successful subcontractor management and negotiations.
• Experience in translating detailed architectural plans, specifications, and technical documentation into clear scopes of work for subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Experience working with lean manufacturing processes and principles.
• Deep commitment to sustainability and innovative construction practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Lean Construction practices.
• Familiarity with modular housing projects.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Equity in the company