Buyer III

Buyer III

Founded in 2011 by two Bellevue locals, we have grown to become the preeminent Eastside luxury home builder today. Since Day 1 we have been driven by innovation and obsessed with setting our homes apart through their overall design and functionality. We truly get a thrill doing what we love most: building thoughtful homes that inspire community.

We pride ourselves on our empowered team environment and dedication to taking care of our people. We believe in setting you up to succeed with clear career progression, learning opportunities, and ownership of your role from the get-go. Accountability is huge for us, and we place a lot of trust in our employees to do the right thing. We believe that a supportive and inclusive culture yields happy people, and happy people are the most successful at what they do.

About This Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Buyer III to manage the sourcing, negotiation, contracting of subcontractors, and purchasing of goods and services. The ideal candidate will ensure timely contracting and scheduling, cost-effectiveness, and quality compliance while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting organizational goals.

On a Given Day, Your Work Might Include

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies and conducts evaluation of subcontractors, equipment, and/or materials.
• Issues contracts, reviews invoices, verifies pricing against PO's and backup documentation, and processes change requests.
• Leads negotiations on complex contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors to optimize cost savings.
• Issues purchase orders (PO's), and tracks services/deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Maintains accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance.
• Resolves issues related to subcontractor and delivery delays, defective goods, or invoice discrepancies.
• Collaborates with accounting and operations teams to align procurement strategies.
• Stays informed about market trends, supply chain risks, and new sourcing opportunities.
• Conducts training sessions and mentors Junior Buyers on best practices.
• Ensures the overall daily operations are prioritized in accordance with business needs.
• Develops and implements process improvement to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and/or logistics.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to effectively multitask and juggle simultaneous demands while remaining flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with little direction or oversight.
• Excellent interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with Expert-level Excel skills.
• Ability to make reasonable, rational, quick decisions while under pressure and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
• Ability to adopt MN processes and standards.

What You Bring to MN Custom Homes

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of contract law and vendor management best practices.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work within office environment with varying office temperatures.
• Must be able to communicate with vendors, both audibly and in writing. Must be able to use/operate a smartphone and video conferencing.
• This position requires frequent use of a computer, including keyboard functions and visual acuity of 20 inches or fewer on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 20lbs occasionally with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to work in office Monday Friday, within core business hours of 8AM-5PM.

Travel & Vehicle Requirements

• Infrequent travel to job sites and/or off-site locations for training, conference, etc.

Employee Benefits

• 100% covered employee premiums for medical and dental self-coverage
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• 100 % employer-paid long term disability insurance Paid medical and family leave
• Critical illness insurance
• 401(K) with generous company match, no vesting schedule, and access to professional financial advisors
• Lifestyle reimbursement account
• 20 days of PTO & 9 holidays
• New iPhone for your personal and business use
• Free onsite parking
• Company paid events
• Complimentary snacks & beverages

Hours & Compensation

This is a full-time position paying $85,612 - $128,412. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Individual placement within a salary range will vary based upon factors including but not limited to candidate experience, knowledge, individual, skills, and organizational performance.

MN Custom Homes is an equal opportunity employer