Purchasing Manager

WHY LOMBARDO?
Choosing a place to work is a big deal. You spend 40 hours each week at work, so you want to love what you do. We get it.
When telling you why you'll love working at Lombardo Homes, we could list all of our statistics and accomplishments ... but
everyone does that, right?
Here's the real reason you 'll love working at Lombardo: we're a family. We're family owned and operated, yes, but our
entire team is a family. We appreciate and care for our team members and trade partners. When our team members
succeed, we all succeed; when they struggle, we pitch in to build them back up. This is the Lombardo way.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The quick overview
Lombardo Homes is looking for a Purchasing Manager to join its team in O'Fallon. The Purchasing Manager will manage of
all aspects of the Purchasing Department.
The nitty-gritty stuff
Act as a liaison between suppliers, manufacturers, trade partners, relevant internal departments and customers.
Identify qualified supplier and trade partners and maintain a good working relationship with existing partners.
Update and verify complete scopes of work for each trade partner
Negotiate contracts and pricing and monitor their success.
Check on quality of work performed to Lombardo Homes standards.
Ensure all payments are being processed.
Keep well organized contract files and using them as reference for the future. As a minimum, have an updated copy of
insurance, pricing, bids, master construction agreements, and updated information, i.e. phone numbers and contacts.
Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and ease of
business. Quality should be considered but assumed.
Forecast levels of demand for services and products to meet business needs.
Forecast price trends and their impact on future strategy, proformas, and the selling seasons.
Ensure the trade partners are aware of business objectives and what we will expect of them.
Attend of Field meetings and need involved with L TPC
Ensure career development is promoted for all employees within the group. Complete reviews for each direct report.
Ensure Fieldview is current and all the appropriate people are trained. Monitor to meet current business strategies.
Seamless and productive relationship between purchasing and estimating.
Product enhancement and innovation.
WHAT YOU NEED
A high school diploma is required. Bachelor's degree in business, finance, construction management, or project
management is preferred.
A minimum 5 years' experience in residential purchasing and estimating or a related field (construction preferred).
A full understanding of the elements of effective negotiating, including win-win negotiations.
Ability to read and understand house plans, engineering plans, specifications, and geological reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Preferred knowledge of purchasing and estimating systems, including but not limited to FAST/Builder Management
Systems.
WHAT WE'LL GIVE YOU
Competitive salary with annual bonus potential.
401k with company match.
Company-provided life insurance.
Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, FSA, long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident
insurance.
Company-sponsored employee events.