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Purchasing Manager

Wilmington, NC, USA

Req #1106

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe our team makes the difference in everything we do. That’s why we live by our four values:

Our Team Makes the Difference

Succeed with knowledgeable, driven, and dedicated people working together

We Are Homebuyer Focused

Keep our customers and their satisfaction central to all that we do

We Have a Passion for Excellence

Strive to keep improving with our focus on the Stanley Martin Way

We Do the Right Thing

Act with the highest standards of integrity, every day

Stanley Martin Homes was ranked #12 Largest Private Company in the Greater Washington area by the Washington Business Journal. This achievement highlights Stanley Martin’s growth and success as well as its commitment to its team members and company culture.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the management of contracting all purchasing needs and negotiations on assigned trade material types.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee the supervision of production budgets; contracts; custom built options and Scopes of Work

• Migrate purchasing from a subcontractor/vendor quotes basis hereto called "Turnkey" to a Unit Price basis

• Create base and elevation and included option budget estimates for new products (houses) and new neighborhoods and provide direct cost assumptions for feasibility studies

• Ensure and promote "Best Practice Operating Procedures" to limit legal and financial exposure

• Responsible for maintenance of Master Agreements with Exhibits, Scopes of Work, correspondence and other miscellaneous information

• Regularly market-test costs and labor/material demands (bids)

• Maintain department systems and procedures to provide efficiency

• Maintain competitive market costs and labor/material demands (bids)

• Ensure distribution and ratification of Master Contracts

• Process Work Order revisions as required

• Incorporate prototype changes for new or redrawn house types

• Research and recommend solutions when material shortages occur to ensure home production keeps moving

• Direct involvement with price negotiations and driving cost savings initiatives

• Maintain Homebuilder One ERP system for base, elevation and option cost

• Attend precontracting meetings to ensure precontracting activities are completed prior to bidding new neighborhoods

• Assemble Trade Partner Bid Analysis and provide recommendations for bid award

• Manage the creation of neighborhood specific product books from pre-neighborhood start to final closing of last home

• Facilitate Neighborhood Specification meeting and Final Neighborhood Start meeting in accordance with Neighborhood Planning schedule

• Adhere to core processes

• Ensure distribution and ratification of Master Agreements through HB1 system

• Review lot simulations for successful lot starts and review monthly and quarterly direct cost reserves

• Manage the completion of contract maintenance through regular Contract Maintenance Log assessment

• Manage the Prototype walk process and the changes that result from the feedback during the walk through

• Develop long term relationships with trades to negotiate best pricing based on long term commitments

• Work to expedite and simplify the time for bid processing

• Complete all other duties as assigned by manager

• Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications

• Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment

• Adhere to and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin

Position Standards:

• Team player

• Attention to detail

• Strong organizational skills

• Able to multi-task

• Positive attitude

• Strong Communication Skills (written and verbal)

Position Requirements:

• College degree preferred

• Purchasing manager experience.

• Experience working with contracts and/or budgets preferred

• Exceptional Excel and Word and PowerPoint skills

What’s In It For Me:

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and VSP, along with employer-paid ST and LT disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid and Aflac supplemental options)

• Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Put your family first with benefits, including 2 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care

• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan

• Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including access paid annual subscription to Calm, free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program

• Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement

• Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave

• Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage

• Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon

• Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet

• Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more

Martin Alloy and Stanley Halle created Stanley Martin in 1966 in the Maryland suburbs outside of Washington, D.C. Early on, we began innovating with fresh new designs and quickly expanded our portfolio of homes to include various sizes and townhomes as well. Our innovative designs, commitment to quality and strong customer service quickly led to significant growth.

Stanley Martin expanded into Northern Virginia in 1971, Charlottesville, VA in 2013 and both Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC in 2014. In 2017, Stanley Martin joined the Daiwa House Group, which provided the opportunity to expand into Atlanta, GA and Charleston, SC in 2018 and again in 2020 into Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC among other metro areas on the east coast. We are proud of our 50+ years of success and look forward to helping homebuyers find their dream home every day.

To hear from our current team members about why they love working at Stanley Martin, click here (https://www.stanleymartin.com/who-we-are/careers) .

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

• Wilmington, NC, USA

Our company adheres to the spirit and intent of EEO. We promote a safe and drug-free workplace. We offer a competitive package of compensation, benefits, and a remarkable working environment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO