Purchaser – Construction & Development

Purchaser Construction & Development

Brooklyn NY (Williamsburg)
$100000 $150000

Description / Position Overview

Large-scale real estate developer managing major ground-up multifamily construction projects ranging from 250 to 1500 units is seeking a hands-on Purchaser to own sourcing buyouts vendor negotiations and material procurement across active construction projects.

This role exists to reduce purchasing delays control project costs improve vendor leverage and ensure projects continue moving without operational bottlenecks caused by procurement issues.

The Purchaser will own buyouts and sourcing across categories including flooring plumbing electrical fixtures furniture equipment and other construction-related materials. This person must be resourceful fast-moving highly organized and able to negotiate aggressively while maintaining quality and delivery standards.

The right candidate knows how to source products identify alternatives negotiate pricing manage subcontractor buyouts and solve procurement problems before they impact the field.

The Ideal Candidate

Strong construction purchasing or procurement background
Understands construction materials vendors pricing substitutions and timelines
Able to negotiate effectively with suppliers and subcontractors
Comfortable sourcing alternative products without compromising project execution
Operates with urgency and ownership in fast-moving environments
Organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Understands how procurement impacts schedules budgets and field operations

Responsibilities

Own purchasing and buyout process across multiple active construction projects
Negotiate pricing terms and delivery schedules with vendors and subcontractors
Finalize subcontractor buyouts and ensure scope alignment before execution
Identify cost-saving opportunities without reducing quality or delaying schedules

Source materials equipment fixtures flooring plumbing electrical products furniture and related construction items
Develop and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships
Compare vendors pricing structures lead times and product quality
Continuously identify alternative vendors and substitute products when needed

Work closely with project managers field teams subcontractors and leadership
Ensure procurement timelines align with project schedules and construction sequencing
Prevent delays caused by material shortages lead time issues or purchasing gaps
Resolve sourcing and procurement issues quickly to maintain project momentum

Drive competitive pricing across all purchasing categories
Track procurement status and ensure materials arrive on time
Improve purchasing efficiency and reduce unnecessary project costs
Maintain strong documentation and organization across purchasing activities

Requirements

Experience in construction purchasing procurement or buyouts
Experience sourcing construction-related products and materials
Strong negotiation skills with vendors and subcontractors
Ability to source alternative products and substitutions when needed
Comfortable operating in fast-moving construction environments
Strong organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Must-Haves

Proven experience purchasing for construction projects
Experience negotiating pricing and buyouts with vendors/subcontractors
Ability to source and substitute products independently
Strong understanding of construction materials and procurement processes
Highly organized with strong ownership mentality

Success Metrics

Success in this role looks like:

Reduced purchasing costs across active projects
Fewer procurement-related project delays
Faster buyout completion timelines
Improved vendor pricing and negotiation leverage
Consistent on-time delivery of materials and equipment
Successful sourcing of alternative products during supply or pricing challenges
Strong coordination between purchasing field operations and project management

Final Invitation to Apply

If you know how to move quickly negotiate aggressively solve sourcing problems and keep construction projects moving without procurement bottlenecks this is a strong opportunity to step into a high-ownership role with a large-scale developer handling major multifamily projects.

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