Purchasing Manager

Description: Improving quality of life, one home at a time.
At Rausch Coleman Homes, we honor God through our commitment to Integrity and Excellence in all aspects of homebuilding.
We place the highest value upon the customer by exceeding expectations, and upon our team members by committing to professional development.
We aspire to build the best quality affordable homes and we hold ourselves accountable to that goal.
Rausch Coleman Homes is a top 25 homebuilder and one of the largest private builders in the United States.
For over 65 years, we've helped families better their lives and achieve their dream of home ownership.
Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, Rausch Coleman Homes offers competitive pay, health insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and much more.
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Position Summary The Purchasing Manager is responsible for optimizing job costs while providing oversight for all purchasing and material management for the division.
Duties and Responsibilities Reports directly to the Division Manager Responsible for monthly review of closed homes for accurate job costing Responsible for accurate data integrity in Integrated Homebuilding Management System (IHMS) Responsible to follow company standards for entering and maintaining all job costs Responsible for trade partner negotiations, onboarding, and acquisition Overall responsibility for job cost assignment using IHMS Responsible for material product selection and takeoff quantity assignment in IHMS Responsible for Internet Toolkit (ITK) setup for division users and trade partners Additional duties as required Requirements: Minimum of 2 years' purchasing experience in Residential Construction 2 or more years of field and people management experience Experience in a customer service position Ability to review construction job costs and make assessments to improve material quantity Ability to evaluate alternative methods of construction in terms of cost efficiency Experience in negotiating construction contracts Candidate must possess the ability to read, understand, and explain construction blueprints and floorplans in order to identify and resolve inconsistencies in construction plans and specification Understands the basic materials and methods used by trade partners to assure compliance with company construction standard Proven ability to conduct a house takeoff, assign material quantities, and manage all job cost details Excellent organization skills and possesses the ability to multi-task Self-motivated and the ability to solve problems effectively Be professional in dress, manners, and conduct Knowledge of standard computer applications including Microsoft Excel Physical Demands Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently and frequently moving small objects Frequently sitting for long periods of time Walking or standing occasionally This position works mostly indoors going outdoors may be frequently required Must have manual use of hands and vision to use computer constantly Employee Benefits: Medical Insurance – PPO and HDHP Options HSA – with eligible HDHP Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) – includes company match of up to 5% Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Adoption Assistance and Leave Tuition Assistance And More!