Description:LIFE AT PACIFIC LIFESTYLE HOMES
Experience the difference of being part of the Pacific Lifestyle Homes family. As a two-time recipient of the prestigious Building Industry Association "Builder of the Year" award and the esteemed National Housing Quality Gold Award, we are more than just a homebuilder – we are dedicated to BUILDING BETTER LIVES! From our humble beginnings in 1996, we have grown to construct over 6,500 homes and 130 communities across SW Washington, the Portland Metro area, greater Puget Sound area, and the Boise Metro landscape.
Pacific Lifestyle Homes is in search of a Purchasing Manager with residential construction experience. As Purchasing Manager, you will oversee vendor selection and cost management for our* Boise, ID *team. This pivotal role involves building positive, productive business relationships with exceptional trade partners, negotiating contracts, and developing accurate cost estimates. Initially based in Boise, ID, this position will require travel to Vancouver, WA for training. However, there's tremendous potential for growth, including the opportunity to lead direct reports over time.
WHY WORK HERE
BENEFITS
- Profit Sharing (totaling 10-12% of your annual base salary, paid out in equal quarterly installments)
- Company supported medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and families
- Participation in our 401(k)-retirement savings plan with Company contributions
- New home discount
- 120 hours of paid time off for the first year
- Seven paid holidays
- Paid volunteer hours
- Employee Recognition Program
- Employee Referral Bonus - Up to $1,000
- Engaging company culture – Including our annual “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
- And much more!
OUR CULTURE/VALUES
At Pacific Lifestyle Homes, our vibrant culture defines who we are. We believe in the power of open communication, where every voice is valued and heard. With a strong emphasis on personal growth, we offer one-on-one coaching, regular reviews, and prioritize internal promotion whenever feasible. Our actions are guided by our core values of respect, accountability, candor, humility, integrity, and teamwork, shaping every decision we make and every interaction we have.
Join us at Pacific Lifestyle Homes, where we are committed to the idea that a skilled team can build homes and communities that withstand the test of time. Picture yourself driving by our neighborhoods a decade from now, brimming with pride knowing you played a vital role in their creation. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make a lasting impact with us!
For additional information about Pacific Lifestyle Home’s Company Culture, we invite you to view the video at the following link: https://youtu.be/Hud-5EsJ2fw
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Our dress code policy reflects our commitment to professionalism and our dedication to maintaining a premier standard as a homebuilder.
Reference check, background check and a pre-employment drug screen are required steps in our hiring process.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements: Purchasing Manager Responsibilities include:
- Collaborates with the purchasing team to efficiently coordinate Company purchasing services.
- Proactively recruits and selects qualified, competitively priced Boise area subcontractors and suppliers.
- Negotiates and administers vendor contracts.
- Proficiency in analyzing bid comparisons to ensure competitive pricing.
- Manages included features and options to keep selections current.
- Manages budgets for all homes/subdivisions.
- Provides leadership to ensure accuracy and maintenance of purchase order and pricing database.
- Updates scopes of work for trade contractor agreements.
- Seeks opportunities to control costs while maintaining high quality standards.
- Works with design and construction personnel to value engineer new and existing plan sets.
- Proactively monitors and updates design/product options to reflect market preferences.
- Works across departments to achieve Company strategic goals.
Purchasing Manager Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 3-5 years’ work experience in purchasing or contract management field.
- Residential construction industry purchasing experience is crucial for this role.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, sales or related field or associate’s degree with equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of home construction building process including methods, materials, contracts.
- Knowledge of residential construction trades.
- Ability to negotiate and find timely, winning solutions.
- Strong analytical abilities; logical decision-making skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively; exceptional accuracy and follow through.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including proficiency in making presentations.
- Responsible with strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability.
- Initiative and creative problem-solving skills.
- Professional, approachable and team oriented.
- Handles multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficient in use of computer software to include Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Prior use of homebuilding enterprise and project management software.
Job Type: Full-time