Land Purchasing Manager | Residential Homebuilder – Northern California Region
Residential Land Development | Vendor Management | Plan Review & Contracting

A leading residential homebuilder is seeking a Land Purchasing Manager to oversee vendor contracting, bid management, and construction plan review for land development operations. This individual will play a key role in ensuring budget accuracy, negotiating offsite contracts, and supporting development teams across active communities.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in land development purchasing and a solid understanding of residential construction processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review civil construction drawings and coordinate with engineering consultants to ensure plans meet internal land development standards

• Support project managers in maintaining current and accurate development budgets

• Oversee bid processes to ensure competitive pricing and quality performance

• Issue and track contracts and work orders; ensure accurate coding and alignment with budgets

• Assist in forecasting development expenditures for cash flow modeling

• Monitor supplier/material trends and proactively address cost impacts

• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate performance across multiple projects

• Prepare bid documents, tabulations, and purchasing-related reports for cross-departmental coordination

• Contribute to feasibility analysis by supporting cost estimating for new land deals

• Maintain purchasing documentation and ensure compliance with company policies

• Update and track vendor performance ratings in collaboration with project managers

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred

• 3+ years of experience in land development, construction purchasing, estimating, or related roles

• Strong understanding of residential construction, budgeting, and vendor management

• Experience with offsite purchasing is highly preferred

• Proficient in interpreting blueprints and civil engineering plans

• Familiarity with JD Edwards and BuildPro is a plus

• Experience using takeoff software such as Bluebeam or PlanSwift

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving recor

If you're an experienced land purchasing professional looking to make an impact in residential development, this role offers a high level of ownership, vendor engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.