Purchasing Manager - Cole West

Cole West

is a real estate development group focused on developing master planned communities, residential lots, urban in-fill communities, and mixed-use properties throughout the state of Utah. We are founded on the principles of creating value through thoughtful land planning, progressive architecture, and exceptional project-level execution. Using these strategies, we create extraordinary communities that are distinguished by these unique traits and deliver superior returns while elevating the greater fabric of our surrounding communities.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The basic function of the Purchasing Manager is to budget, procure, expedite, and schedule deliveries of materials and services to the jobsite.

DUTIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):

• Solicit bids, estimate construction costs, and create budgets for each project
• Value Engineer plans, products, and processes
• Supply hard cost estimated for proforma creation and reviews
• Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
• Create scopes of work
• Manage NewStar PO system
• Process invoices weekly for compliance with bids, negotiated unit pricing and established budgets
• Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary
• Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations
• Ensure accurate takeoffs to ensure budgets are accurate
• Research new materials for design and cost savings
• Assist the field team with issues that arise during construction such as plan discrepancies, structural details, plan variances, vendor concerns, etc.
• Maintain subcontractor and supplier insurance policies
• Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
• Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability
• Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes
• Work with the accounting team to ensure timely payment to trade partners by monitoring AP reports and providing feedback
• Handle change order requests
• Forecast upcoming demand
• Maintain sub/supplier information on company online management systems
• Coordinate with Architecture and Design team on Design Center Management
• Review and give feedback on new floor plans for overall constructability, accurate details & specifications, and value engineering ideas

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related degree
• 3-4 years of proven working experience as Purchasing Manager or a Senior Purchasing Agent, Estimator ready for the next step of management
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Solid judgement and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Strong excel competence
• Purchase order & data management software experience
• Sense of urgency along and attention to detail