Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Purchasing Lead to join a reputable semi-custom residential homebuilding team in Bethlehem, PA!

In this role, you’ll take ownership of purchasing activities for single-family homes and townhomes, working closely with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are competitively priced, well-coordinated, and delivered on time. You’ll manage bids, negotiate pricing, forecast demand, and build long-term vendor relationships that support efficient and profitable construction.

This position is ideal for someone with a homebuilding or residential construction background who enjoys working independently, taking initiative, and having real influence over purchasing strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead purchasing activities for the single-family residential division (single-family homes and townhomes)
• Manage the bid process for plans, materials, and scopes to subcontractors and vendors
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to secure competitive and cost-effective agreements
• Build, manage, and maintain strong vendor and subcontractor relationships
• Forecast material pricing, availability, and market trends
• Track and report purchasing metrics to help reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Perform cost analysis, scenario planning, and benchmarking
• Determine quantities, delivery timing, and upcoming demand for projects
• Create and manage purchasing budgets for new and active builds
• Monitor costs throughout construction and manage changes as needed
• Assess, manage, and mitigate purchasing and supply chain risks
• Partner with internal teams to ensure clear scopes, timelines, and requirements
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner that supports long-term relationships and company growth

Requirements:

• Previous experience in purchasing within residential homebuilding (production, semi-custom, or custom)
• Strong understanding of construction materials, subcontractor scopes, and vendor pricing
• Proven negotiation skills and confidence advocating for better pricing and terms
• Ability to work independently after an initial training and onboarding period
• Strong organizational, analytical, and forecasting skills
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience with MarkSystems is strongly preferred, but not required
• Must not have applied to this role within the past 6 months

Other perks!:

• Competitive base salary
• Flexible, people-first work environment
• Independence and trust in your role (no micromanagement)
• Training and support provided during the first 3–6 months
• Opportunity to influence purchasing processes and best practices
• Stable, growing residential pipeline with long-term career potential

You’ll work closely with vendors, subcontractors, and internal construction teams to ensure homes are built efficiently, cost-effectively, and to a high standard.

If you’re looking for a purchasing role where your experience truly matters and you can make an impact without a heavy corporate structure, we encourage you to apply!

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