LHH · 14 hours ago
VP of Purchasing
LHH is a talent solutions and advisory company committed to empowering professionals and organizations. They are seeking a Vice President of Purchasing to design and lead the procurement function, ensuring financial performance and supply chain stability while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Create and oversee a long‑range procurement strategy that supports growth, financial targets, and operational scalability
Monitor and manage construction and amenity-related costs, identifying opportunities to strengthen margins through proactive cost analysis and value‑driven solutions
Lead early‑stage estimating and cost modeling for new home concepts, amenities, and community assets
Work closely with financial and operational leaders on annual planning, forecasting, and budgeting
Develop supplier selection frameworks and sourcing standards that ensure quality and consistency across all product categories
Drive senior‑level negotiations for high‑visibility contracts, ensuring optimal pricing, risk mitigation, and adherence to organizational policies
Manage the full lifecycle of supplier agreements, including performance reviews, updates, renewals, and terminations
Build and sustain relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and trade partners to ensure dependable performance and cost efficiency
Identify and evaluate new suppliers to support expansion into additional markets or product categories
Conduct executive‑level supplier assessments through business reviews, facility visits, and performance benchmarking
Oversee daily procurement operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and cost-effective purchasing activity
Lead continuous improvements across pricing structures, product offerings, workflow processes, and cost‑tracking systems
Enhance utilization of procurement and ERP platforms to improve visibility, reporting, and decision support
Build, develop, and mentor a high‑performing purchasing organization, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and excellence
Provide strategic insight and operational recommendations to senior leadership
Strengthen collaboration between purchasing, finance, accounting, and field operations to ensure seamless project execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within residential construction
Proven track record in strategic sourcing, cost management, and contract negotiation
Strong financial and analytical capabilities with experience influencing executive‑level stakeholders
Experience with modern ERP or purchasing systems; familiarity with homebuilding platforms is beneficial
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Company
LHH
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