Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager (*Portland, OR)

Full Time

Purpose: The reason the job exists

The Purchasing Manager is the purchasing owner for their region. Their primary purpose is to strategically acquire all necessary materials, equipment, and services for regional projects, ensuring they are cost-effective, high-quality, and delivered on time to align with project budgets and schedules

Attributes: These behaviors/traits reflect our core values and must be consistently evidenced in our team:

• Intentional
• Servant’s Heart
• Innovative Spirit
  
  

Responsibilities: The essential actions required of the job

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with communicated disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Own all regional production purchasing proficiencies
• Represent the purchasing team at the Regional Leadership meeting for their region
• Partner with the Construction Manager to maintain the trade capacity of the region
• Own and represent Pahlisch Homes policies when it comes to our relationships with Trade Partners
• Drive on all regional costing to keep our costs in line based on the defined specifications
• Assist with bidding new house plans
• Create & manage all vendor/costing data in excel, Smartsheet, Tabeleau, etc…
• Regional insurance updates
• Work directly with the Purchasing Director on high level projects in support of the company
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements: The specific skills, experience, and specialized certifications/education required to do the job

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 5+ direct or complimentary work experience required
• High level understanding of construction plans and layouts
• Ability to work independently as well as work with teams
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to take direction, meet timelines and work on a multitude of projects at one time
• Adaptable to fast paced work environment
  
  

Competencies: The generic skills required to succeed at Pahlisch

• Taking Responsibility: Completing tasks without being prompted; working constructively with others to complete projects; and exercising initiative beyond just the scope of a job description. Creating a full workload by seeking new tasks and initiatives during slow times.
• Communication: The ability to interact and exchange information effectively with others; keeping stakeholders informed of important information in a timely manner and engaging in meaningful dialogue that results in greater clarity.
• Individual Development: Taking ownership over developing holistically as a person: mentally, socially, spiritually, emotionally, &/or physically…enhances balance and improves the workplace experience.
• Embracing a Growth Mentality: Believing abilities/skills can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. Challenges, mistakes, and feedback become opportunities to improve, not signs of failure. This mindset builds resilience, creativity, and success by focusing on improving yourself rather than proving yourself.
• Role requires frequent travel within the Portland Metro Area
  
  

Role is eligible for a 10% bonus opportunity