Land Development Purchasing Manager

GPAC - Palmdale, CA

Full-time

Palmdale, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Land Development Purchasing Manager is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the estimating and purchasing processes related to land development projects, which include grading, storm drainage, curbs, gutters, and landscaping. This position requires a strategic approach to hiring subcontractors, ensuring that the company maintains a competitive edge in costs while adhering to high standards of quality, reliability, and performance from subcontractors and suppliers. The manager will prepare bid packages, analyze bids for accuracy and completeness, and make informed recommendations for subcontractor hiring based on cost, expertise, and work history. Negotiation skills are essential, as the role involves negotiating master contracts, pricing, and resolving disputes to secure the best terms and costs for the company. In addition to managing the bidding process, the Purchasing Manager will conduct thorough research to source and qualify new subcontractors, ensuring that the company has access to the best resources available. The role also involves verifying take-offs and reviewing architectural and site improvement plans to facilitate value engineering. Collaboration with sales and marketing teams is crucial for determining product selections for projects, and the manager will be responsible for monitoring and updating master purchasing and budget schedules for all ongoing projects. The Purchasing Manager will implement purchasing policies and best practices, ensuring that all quotations are obtained in writing and that spending variances are reviewed regularly. This position requires a proactive approach to managing change orders and maintaining a comprehensive rebate program for building materials. The manager will also coordinate with operations to prepare on-site budgets in a timely manner and ensure that all project specifications and pricing are accurate. Overall, this role is integral to the successful execution of land development projects, requiring a blend of technical knowledge, negotiation skills, and project management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid packages and send to subcontractors for bidding.
• Analyze bids for accuracy/completeness and conformance to bid scopes.
• Make subcontractor hiring recommendations based on cost, expertise, and work history.
• Negotiate with subcontractors regarding master contracts, pricing, cost overruns, and disputes.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts, amendments, and purchasing documentation with accuracy.
• Research, source, and qualify new subcontractors.
• Complete/verify take-offs and review architectural and site improvement plans.
• Research new materials and methods for construction projects.
• Work with sales and marketing to determine product selections for projects.
• Monitor and update master purchasing and budget schedules for all projects.
• Research and maintain knowledge of construction pricing and labor rates.
• Implement purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Obtain written bids for all quotations including production and model home discounts.
• Update scope of work, pricing, and specifications as needed.
• Conduct budget reviews to ensure costs are tracking project guidelines.
• Review spending variances and engage in pricing improvement.
• Prepare and distribute onsite bid sheets and packages.
• Manage and issue change orders from Project Managers.
• Provide professional interaction with all Trade Partners and Field Superintendents.
• Participate in Value Engineering Meetings with Project Management and subcontractors.
• Prepare preliminary product specifications for new projects.
• Coordinate with operations in the preparation of on-site budgets.
• Initiate and coordinate the bidding process with competitively priced subcontractors.
• Work with design and sales teams to ensure accuracy in owner options and specification changes.
• Oversee and maintain a comprehensive rebate program for building materials.
• Manage the purchasing department workflow and support personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor's in Business or related major preferred.
• 3 - 5 years purchasing experience in new home production or land development trade.
• Strong knowledge of general contract terms and conditions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Newstar knowledge is a plus.