Traditions of America · 20 hours ago
Vice President of Purchasing
Berwyn, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expTraditions of America is a national leader in the development of award-winning 55+ active lifestyle communities, seeking a Vice President of Purchasing to lead their purchasing strategy. The VP will drive cost discipline, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support scalable growth across large-scale residential and amenity development projects.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Linda O'Hara, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive purchasing strategy that supports company growth, margin objectives, and operational excellence
Provide executive oversight of construction, vertical, and amenity costs; analyze budget variances and implement proactive cost-control and value-engineering initiatives
Lead cost modeling and estimating for new home models, community amenities, clubhouses, and large-scale development projects
Partner with Finance and Operations leadership to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning
Establish and oversee best-in-class sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and contract standards
Lead high-value contract negotiations and approvals, ensuring favorable terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with corporate policies
Oversee contract lifecycle management, including renewals, amendments, terminations, and performance evaluations
Build and maintain strategic, long-term supplier partnerships that support quality, reliability, and cost efficiency
Evaluate and onboard new vendors to support expansion into new markets or product lines
Conduct executive-level vendor reviews and site visits to assess performance, capacity, and alignment with company standards
Provide oversight of beginning to end purchasing operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and cost-effective purchasing
Champion continuous improvement initiatives related to pricing structures, product options, purchase orders, and cost-tracking systems
Drive effective use and enhancement of ERP systems (e.g., MarkSystems) and purchasing analytics to improve visibility and decision-making
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing purchasing organization, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth
Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, contributing insights to strategic initiatives, process improvements, and enterprise-wide decision-making
Promote cross-functional alignment between purchasing, accounting and field operations to ensure seamless execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
7–10+ years of progressive purchasing or supply chain leadership experience, including senior or enterprise-level responsibility
Home building purchasing experience
Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, cost management, and contract negotiation within residential construction or real estate development
Strong financial acumen with the ability to influence outcomes at the executive level
Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills
Preferred
MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Experience with ERP systems and purchasing platforms (MarkSystems preferred)
Company
Traditions of America
Traditions of America is a Pennsylvania-based real estate firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Biddison
Partner
J.B. Reilly
Founding Partner
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