Cole West
Purchasing Manager
Cole West, Centerville, Utah, United States, 84014
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 projectValue Engineer plans, products, and processesSupply hard cost estimated for proforma creation and reviewsNegotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliersCreate scopes of workManage NewStar PO systemProcess invoices weekly for compliance with bids, negotiated unit pricing and established budgetsMeet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessaryEnsure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviationsEnsure accurate takeoffs to ensure budgets are accurateResearch new materials for design and cost savingsAssist 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 policiesDevelop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplificationMaintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliersEstablish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of workLeverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitabilityAssist in settling invoice or contract disputesWork with the accounting team to ensure timely payment to trade partners by monitoring AP reports and providing feedbackHandle change order requestsForecast upcoming demandMaintain sub/supplier information on company online management systemsCoordinate with Architecture and Design team on Design Center ManagementReview and give feedback on new floor plans for overall constructability, accurate details & specifications, and value engineering ideasEXPERIENCEBachelors Degree in Construction Management or related degree3-4 years of proven working experience as Purchasing Manager or a Senior Purchasing Agent, Estimator ready for the next step of managementFamiliarity with sourcing and vendor managementSolid judgement and decision-making skillsStrong leadership capabilitiesStrong excel competencePurchase order & data management software experienceSense of urgency along and attention to detail
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 projectValue Engineer plans, products, and processesSupply hard cost estimated for proforma creation and reviewsNegotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliersCreate scopes of workManage NewStar PO systemProcess invoices weekly for compliance with bids, negotiated unit pricing and established budgetsMeet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessaryEnsure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviationsEnsure accurate takeoffs to ensure budgets are accurateResearch new materials for design and cost savingsAssist 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 policiesDevelop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplificationMaintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliersEstablish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of workLeverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitabilityAssist in settling invoice or contract disputesWork with the accounting team to ensure timely payment to trade partners by monitoring AP reports and providing feedbackHandle change order requestsForecast upcoming demandMaintain sub/supplier information on company online management systemsCoordinate with Architecture and Design team on Design Center ManagementReview and give feedback on new floor plans for overall constructability, accurate details & specifications, and value engineering ideasEXPERIENCEBachelors Degree in Construction Management or related degree3-4 years of proven working experience as Purchasing Manager or a Senior Purchasing Agent, Estimator ready for the next step of managementFamiliarity with sourcing and vendor managementSolid judgement and decision-making skillsStrong leadership capabilitiesStrong excel competencePurchase order & data management software experienceSense of urgency along and attention to detail