Purchasing Manager

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers—earning recognition as the 19th largest privately owned builder in the country and building a culture of long-tenured employees.

We are proud to be a four-time U.S. Best Managed Company (2022–2025), a distinction sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be Great Place to Work® certified for the past four years.

Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Drees Homes, one of the nation's largest privately-owned homebuilders, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our Texas Region team in Dallas, TX.

In this key leadership role, you will help drive purchasing strategy, manage trade partner relationships, oversee contract administration, and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency across the division. We're looking for a collaborative and analytical professional who thrives on building strong partnerships, negotiating favorable agreements, and supporting operational excellence throughout the homebuilding process.

What You'll Do

• Manage division purchasing activities including bidding, pricing, contract administration, and vendor management
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate bids from subcontractors and suppliers to maintain a competitive cost position
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with trade partners while identifying and onboarding new vendors as needed
• Prepare, administer, and maintain subcontractor and supplier contracts, ensuring all required documentation is complete and executed
• Analyze budgets, job costs, and purchasing variances to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement
• Review floor plans, bills of materials, and takeoffs to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness
• Coordinate bidding and costing activities for new floor plans, community start-ups, and product enhancements
• Perform detailed cost analyses and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational performance
• Develop trade partner strategies and support sourcing initiatives across multiple disciplines
• Create accurate and timely cost reports and present findings and recommendations to management
• Partner with Construction, Operations, Design Center, and Warranty teams to support quality service and supplier performance
• Assist with insurance, warranty, and vendor-related claims and liability matters as needed

What You Bring

• Degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred
• Residential construction experience required
• Purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within the construction industry
• Demonstrated success negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships
• Ability to read and interpret residential construction plans and specifications
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate costs, identify trends, and recommend solutions
• Experience sourcing and evaluating subcontractors and suppliers
• Proficiency with purchasing and procurement systems; J.D. Edwards experience preferred
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence strategic decision-making
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through

Why Drees

• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting one of the nation's most respected homebuilders
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement
• Visible impact on operational efficiency, profitability, and trade partner performance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
• Wellness rewards
• 401(k) savings plan and profit sharing
• Paid time off increasing with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave
• Employee discount on the purchase of a Drees home
• Employee Assistance Program and more

Location: Dallas, TX

Ready to help drive purchasing excellence and support the construction of exceptional homes? Apply today and join the Drees Homes team.

Summary

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