Job Description
Job Description
Vice President of Purchasing
Venice, FL | Residential Homebuilder | Full-Time, On-Site
What You’ll Do:
As our VP of Purchasing, you’ll be responsible for driving purchasing strategy, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring our homes are built with quality materials—on time and on budget. You’ll play a key leadership role, working cross-functionally with construction, design, and finance teams to support growth, margin, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the purchasing team and oversee all procurement activities across multiple communities
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Develop and manage budgets, cost analyses, and bid processes
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Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers and trade partners
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Optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance through data-driven decisions
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Build scalable systems and processes to support growth
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Collaborate with construction and product development to ensure alignment on scopes, schedules, and quality standards
What You Bring:
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8+ years of progressive experience in residential construction purchasing
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Prior leadership in a regional or divisional role for a homebuilder preferred
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Deep knowledge of trade partner management, cost control, and construction schedules
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Strong negotiation, contract, and vendor management skills
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Proven ability to lead teams and scale operations
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Local or regional market knowledge a plus