Construction Purchasing Manager

Wolfsteel Buildings•Fort Worth, TX

19h•$75,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

WolfSteel continues to raise the bar in the metal building industry and we’re growing again! We are looking for a Purchasing Manager who understands that profit is built before the job ever starts. This role is not about placing orders. It’s about controlling margins, strengthening buying power, and building the supply chain that fuels a $45M+ company. You will work closely with our Construction Director and Executive Team to control Cost of Goods Sold, negotiate strong vendor relationships, and build systems that allow us to scale without leaks. This is primarily an office-based role, with hybrid opportunities to connect with suppliers, attend industry conventions, inspect material quality, and evaluate warehouse capacity and inventory management. If you think strategically, can negotiate confidently, and understand that every dollar saved strengthens the company to take care of our team and clients, we want you in this position!

Requirements

3+ years of experience in construction cost awareness, procurement of materials, OR construction control
A negotiator who understands both relationship-building and leverage
Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers
Understands margins, volume pricing, and cost analysis
Strategic thinker who sees buying power as a competitive advantage
Comfortable leading and managing a team
Highly organized, analytical, and tech-savvy
Confident communicator who can represent WolfSteel with strength and professionalism

Responsibilities

Control and improve Cost of Goods Sold to help us reach targeted profit margins
Negotiate pricing, terms, and volume agreements with suppliers and vendors
Oversee labor negotiations with subcontractors/vendors to secure quality work at competitive pricing
Manage and develop the current Procurement Team in place
Manage material purchasing and delivery logistics
Select and qualify subcontractors alongside Coordinators
Oversee and refine the 3-bid system for vendors and subcontractors
Manage the Procurement Team for pricing out standard, custom, and specialty projects
Source and introduce new vendors, subcontractors, and innovative products
Create systems for launching new product lines and trade scopes (training, launch, etc.)
Review warehouse capacity and inventory strategy to improve buying power and efficiency