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National Purchasing Manager

Job Title: National Purchasing Manager Company: Challenger Group Support, LLC

Department: National Purchasing Reports to: COO of National Builder Group

Job Type: Regular Full-Time Work Hours: M-TH 8-5, F 8-12

Effective Date: August 2025 Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $85,000, Commensurate with experience + profit sharing + performance bonus potential.

Role Summary:

The National Purchasing Manager will support the national purchasing department's initiatives for The Challenger Group, Inc. ['TCG'], and support the TCG build-to-rent and residential homebuilding purchasing goals of cost effective, best value product partnerships. The Manager is a dynamic, outgoing, organized, goal driven individual that will utilize the established network of national and regional contacts to maintain partnerships with product manufacturers and suppliers, and assist the COO with identifying new partnership opportunities. Additionally, the Manager will manage rebate invoicing and collection via Rebate Pros, assist with supply chain and product sourcing, and will be able to effectively communicate industry news to TCG. The National Purchasing Manager is a diverse supportive role that will be able to build relationships and support the company's mission, and values, of Making Life Better. The professional goal for the National Purchasing Manager is to continuously develop and learn in the role, with aspirations for a National Purchasing leadership position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Primary Responsibilities:

All through the integrity of the company vision, compassion, and respect:

• Support National Purchasing initiatives maintaining existing partnerships and assisting with identifying new opportunities with product manufacturers and suppliers
• Rebate invoicing for TCG each quarter via Rebate Pros, managing product usage by company and recommending preferred partnerships to maximize the rebate and cost value potential
• Supply chain assistant, locate and source material as needed nationwide for TCG companies
• Commodity research and communication of trends and purchasing recommendations
• Maintaining the document library, renewals and contract execution
• Assist with producing company training events, virtual or in-person, with national partners
• Support TCG companies (e.g. NBG, GK) expanding their trade base through national partner contacts
• Identifying local energy/gas/ power rebates by market
• Researching local rebate programs with trade partners or suppliers
• Preparing product non-compliance and recommendation memos

Duties/Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Appreciation of the product and need we provide for all people
• Increase the rebate potential for NBG Owner-Operators, Challenger Homes and Goodwin Knight through accurate reporting and assist with increasing the number of potential partnerships
• Primary National Purchasing contact working with NBG Owner Operators, and company purchasing teams at CH and GK, to increase product usages of preferred vendor relationships
• Quarterly billing of incentives through Rebate Pros or other rebate management tool
• Assist with partnership negotiations and contracting
• Support purchasing initiatives nationwide with contract documentation revisions, providing trade suggestions, general liaison for product research
• Manage a library of product documentation and purchasing materials
• Support with supply chain issues - identifying alternatives, cost mitigation, transportation
• Take advantage of support and development opportunities in concert with the company philosophy of Making Life Better for you, our partners, homebuyers and colleagues

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Set up training opportunities through webinars and conference meetings with product partners
• Some travel may be necessary to assess and inspect market product compliance, provide support and training
• Attending the NAHB International Builder Show and other manufacturer events as appropriate

Minimum Required Education/Credentials/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Homebuilding purchasing experience - 3-5 years.
• Working knowledge of construction practices
• Strong initiative, recognizing opportunities and taking chances
• Confident public speaking initiatives (e.g., cold calling trade leads, presentation ability)
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer software savviness and willingness to learn, and educate others on software
• Support the department personnel
• Respect for others
• Safety-minded

Demonstrate the following values and character traits:

Communicator Truthfulness Open-mindedness

Timeliness Patience Initiative

Confidence Positive Respectful

Empathetic Preparedness Adaptable

Education: Preferred 4-year degree, but candidates with strong homebuilding industry experience as a homebuilding Construction Superintendent, Purchasing, or Project Manager are encouraged to apply

• At least 3-5 years homebuilding purchasing experience
• Independent problem solver
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative to recognize, and complete what has to be done
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Accountability
• Patience to function well in a high-paced, and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• On-site (construction) visits requiring safety PPE (e.g., hard hat, boots, etc.) in all seasons of the year

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Smoke-free Campus

Salary Description

$85,000