Director of Purchasing (Cupertino)
AlphaX RE Capital, Cupertino, CA, United States
Company: AL Homes, a brand of AlphaX RE Capital
Salary range: $100,000 - $160,000
Job Responsibilities:
A. Procurement Strategy & Cost Management
Develop and execute company-wide purchasing strategies to support multiple projects and product types
Establish standardized material packages, base specifications, and preferred product selections
Lead negotiation of master supply agreements (MSAs), volume pricing, and long-term pricing locks
Identify value-engineering and alternate material options while maintaining design intent and quality
Monitor market pricing trends, supply chain risks, and material availability
B. Vendor & Supplier Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and key suppliers
Manage approved vendor lists (AVL) and supplier performance standards
Evaluate vendors based on pricing, lead time, reliability, quality, and service
Resolve major procurement issues, shortages, and delivery risks in coordination with project teams
C. Project & Cross-Functional Support
Coordinate with Development, Design, Construction Management, and Finance teams to align procurement with project milestones
Support project budgeting and bid-phase pricing validation
Enforce procurement discipline following design freeze and approved specifications
Assist in managing material-related change impacts from a cost and schedule perspective
D. Process, Systems & Controls
Establish and maintain purchasing policies, approval workflows, and authorization limits
Implement and optimize procurement tracking within ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage)
Standardize material naming, cost codes, and reporting structures
Track procurement KPIs including cost savings, on-time delivery, and pricing variance
E. Team Leadership
Lead and develop the purchasing team, including buyers and purchasing managers
Define clear roles, performance metrics, and accountability
Promote cross-project coordination to reduce redundancy and improve buying leverage.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
Homebuilding experience required
Minimum of 8 years of purchasing or procurement experience within residential development or builder-focused construction environments
Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing large material budgets
Strong understanding of residential construction materials and Bay Area supply markets
Experience working in a developer-builder or owner-rep environment preferred
Proficiency with ERP or accounting systems (Sage experience a plus)
Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills
Salary range: $100,000 - $160,000
Job Responsibilities:
A. Procurement Strategy & Cost Management
Develop and execute company-wide purchasing strategies to support multiple projects and product types
Establish standardized material packages, base specifications, and preferred product selections
Lead negotiation of master supply agreements (MSAs), volume pricing, and long-term pricing locks
Identify value-engineering and alternate material options while maintaining design intent and quality
Monitor market pricing trends, supply chain risks, and material availability
B. Vendor & Supplier Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and key suppliers
Manage approved vendor lists (AVL) and supplier performance standards
Evaluate vendors based on pricing, lead time, reliability, quality, and service
Resolve major procurement issues, shortages, and delivery risks in coordination with project teams
C. Project & Cross-Functional Support
Coordinate with Development, Design, Construction Management, and Finance teams to align procurement with project milestones
Support project budgeting and bid-phase pricing validation
Enforce procurement discipline following design freeze and approved specifications
Assist in managing material-related change impacts from a cost and schedule perspective
D. Process, Systems & Controls
Establish and maintain purchasing policies, approval workflows, and authorization limits
Implement and optimize procurement tracking within ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage)
Standardize material naming, cost codes, and reporting structures
Track procurement KPIs including cost savings, on-time delivery, and pricing variance
E. Team Leadership
Lead and develop the purchasing team, including buyers and purchasing managers
Define clear roles, performance metrics, and accountability
Promote cross-project coordination to reduce redundancy and improve buying leverage.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
Homebuilding experience required
Minimum of 8 years of purchasing or procurement experience within residential development or builder-focused construction environments
Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing large material budgets
Strong understanding of residential construction materials and Bay Area supply markets
Experience working in a developer-builder or owner-rep environment preferred
Proficiency with ERP or accounting systems (Sage experience a plus)
Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills