The Brittenum Group · 10 hours ago
Purchasing Manager
Fayetteville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Brittenum Group is a company focused on procurement and purchasing operations, seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead these efforts. The role involves overseeing vendor relations, negotiating contracts, and managing budgets to support multiple construction projects efficiently.
Construction
Hiring Manager
Randa Allen, PHR, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Oversee all purchasing activities and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Train, mentor, and lead purchasing team members to achieve departmental goals
Develop and implement strategic procurement initiatives to improve cost saving and operational efficiency
Foster strong relationships with internal teams and external trade partners/vendors
Manage vendor performance, addressing pricing discrepancies, delivery issues, and quality concerns
Negotiate annual vendor contracts and pricing agreements to achieve the best value
Research new materials, suppliers, and rebate opportunities to maximize company savings
Monitor tariffs and collaborate with Pre-Construction teams to identify cost-reduction opportunities
Track vendor compliance and manage quarterly rebate programs
Prepare and maintain accurate project budgets, material lists, and contract documentation
Review and validate vendor pricing to ensure full scope coverage
Resolve discrepancies between estimating and purchasing figures
Update material lists and contracts as project scopes evolve
Support design and construction teams by managing finish package uploads and updates
Administer vendor and employee system access in mark Systems/ITK
Support vendor onboarding and provide necessary training
Review weekly Variance Purchase Order (VPO) reports to identify trends, cost overruns or coding issues
Collaborate with Construction and Estimating teams to correct discrepancies and enhance reporting accuracy
Partner with Construction Administrator and Purchasing Coordinators to support timely project starts
Participate in weekly purchasing/estimating meetings to review cost trends and open VPOs
Provide timely support to field and project management teams for procurement needs
Communicate recurring cost or material issues to Pre-Construction and leadership
Conduct monthly budget reviews for projects nearing completion to ensure accuracy
Monitor spending against budgets and recommend corrective actions when needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field required
Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in residential construction
Demonstrated experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost analysis
Strong negotiation, cost control, and vendor relationship management skills
Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and processes
Proficiency in Mark Systems/ITK purchasing and construction management software
Excellent communication, organization and analytical abilities
Proven leadership and team development skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Company
The Brittenum Group
Since 1995 The Brittenum Group, including Brittenum Construction, Brittenum Residential, and Precision SiteWork, has been providing residential and commercial construction services and building single-family homes, multi-family homes, build-to-rent homes and neighborhoods, and real estate and development investment opportunities throughout Northwest Arkansas.
Founded in 1995Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase