Purchasing Director jobs in Houston, TX

Purchasing Director manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Director collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Director oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Purchasing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Purchasing- Residential Construction - Houston, TX
  • Michael Page
  • Houston, TX FULL_TIME
  • About Our Client

    Michael Page have partnered with a leading high volume production luxury custom home builders throughout the Houston, TX market. As a result of continued growth and a healthy pipeline of projects throughout 2026 our client is searching for a Director of Purchasing to join their team

    Job Description

    As a leading Single Family homebuilder our client is looking for a Director of Purchasing to join their growing team. As a key component of this team you will be responsible for the company's Purchasing functions and assist in organizing and awarding supplier contracts as well as full operational and team leadership for the Purchasing Department. Additionally, you will work with subcontractors and suppliers on purchasing materials and maintaining accurate contracts.

    Alongside this your roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

    • Manage all material and production takeoffs, estimating plans and compliance documentation
    • manage and lead the team of Agents, Coordinators and Manager within the purchasing team.
    • Be the liaise on and point of contact for all subcontractors and lead all selection processes, bid processing and product scheduling processes.
    • Assist Construction with the management of subcontractors.
    • Supervise bidding for on and off-site construction, analyze contract scope of work (including take-offs), and negotiate and question pricing
    • Supervise the maintenance of and updates to master trade partner/subcontractor lists and subcontractor and supplier insurance policies.
    • Manage the development of and updates to community options books with pricing, specs, and photos.


    MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

    The Successful Applicant

    The successful Director of Purchasing must have a significant track record of working within the single family and homebuilding environment ideally for a Production Home builder. Alongside this you must posses:

    • Minimum (7) years of residential construction purchasing experience
    • Ability to read and analyze on and off-site blueprints and understand relevant reports (i.e. grading, sewer and water, architectural CDs).
    • Experience of scheduling, cost v budget analysis, cost projection and proforma writing.
    • Full cycle purchasing management for single family projects ranging form 10 - 300 Single family homes.

    What's on Offer

    In return our client is offering a fantastic benefits package that includes competitive base salary, heal care, 401k and bonus opportunities.

  • 13 Days Ago

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Purchasing
  • IPC Industries LP
  • Texas, TX FULL_TIME
  • IPC Industries is seeking to fill a purchasing position in a fast-paced environment with hours 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday (4 10's) and offers competitive pay and benefits.RESPONSIB...
  • 12 Days Ago

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School Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) – Cypress, TX
  • Bilingual Therapies - Director of Educational Resources
  • Cypress, TX FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR,PART_TIME
  • Bilingual Therapies, a leading provider of educational therapy services, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to join our team in Cypress, TX. As ...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Purchasing - Purchasing Assistant
  • The Chefs' Warehouse
  • Houston, TX FULL_TIME
  • About The Chefs' Warehouse The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. W...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Purchasing Coordinator
  • Chesmar Homes
  • The Woodlands, TX FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: As the Purchasing Coordinator your responsibility is to provide support for the Purchasing Manager, Sales, Construction Managers, and vendors. Maintaining inventory, purchasing recor...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Purchasing Intern
  • TAS Energy Inc.
  • Houston, TX INTERN
  • POSITION OVERVIEW: The Purchasing Intern will primarily assist the Purchasing Department with various projects related to procurement, customer relationship management, and supply chain objectives. KE...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Procurement Specialist
  • Bow and Arrow Holdings, LLC
  • Houston, TX
  • Compensation: $100,000-$110,000 plus excellent company benefits and pension plan This position will be in-office located...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Purchasing
  • Davidson Homes
  • Houston, TX
  • Davidson Homes: Pioneering Excellence in Homebuilding Since 2009 Founded on Adam Davidsons vision, Davidson Homes has be...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Coordinator
  • Frontline Source Group
  • Hitchcock, TX
  • Production Coordinator Our client located south of Houston near Galveston, TX has an immediate need for a Production Coo...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Coordinator
  • Frontline Source Group
  • Hitchcock, TX
  • Production Coordinator Our client located south of Houston near Galveston, TX has an immediate need for a Production Coo...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sous Chef La Colombe d'Or Hotel
  • La Colombe d'Or Hotel and Tonight & Tomorrow Restaurant
  • Houston, TX
  • SOUS CHEF JOB DESCRIPTION WE OFFER: Great working conditions Flexible schedules Fair and competitive wages Benefits, ins...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Sales Specialist
  • Outset Medical, Inc.
  • Houston, TX
  • Candidate must have medical device sales experience- capital preferred Candidate must live in Houston or a surrounding t...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Purchasing
  • Davidson Homes
  • Houston, TX
  • Davidson Homes: Pioneering Excellence in Homebuilding Since 2009 Founded on Adam Davidson’s vision, Davidson Homes has b...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Sales Specialist
  • Outset Medical Inc.
  • Houston, TX
  • Candidate must have medical device sales experience- capital preferred Candidate must live in Houston or a surrounding t...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Director jobs
$173,765 to $233,445
Houston, Texas area prices
were up 2.3% from a year ago

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Purchasing managers typically require a bachelor’s degree in business science, logistics, electrical or mechanical engineering, or business.
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The Purchasing Manager position may also carry the title "Procurement Manager" or in the public sector, "Procurement Officer".
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