Build Warehouse And Purchasing Manager

At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (“HFHP”), we are builders who work alongside, not for, others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our stick-to-itiveness. Habitat’s Build Department directly improves the living conditions of low-income families by creating safe, healthy, affordable dwellings through the construction of new multi- and single-unit new housing, whole house rehab projects, and owner-occupied home repair work.

Position Objective

Reporting to the Build Operations and Compliance Manager, the Warehouse and Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the physical assets used by the Build team to perform home construction and repair work. Responsibilities include warehouse organization, tool upkeep, vehicle maintenance, vendor coordination, and supply purchasing. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized self-starter with hands-on experience in residential construction, materials purchasing, inventory and warehouse management.

Key Responsibility Area: PURCHASING, INVENTORY and ORGANIZATION OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

• Harness bulk pricing to maintain a stock of commonly used construction materials and PPE for use on construction and repair projects

• Coordinate with Project Managers to organize and store project-specific materials and equipment such as cabinets, windows, and appliances in preparation for use on job sites by construction teams; facilitate the return of unused items as needed

• Coordinate with Build Administrator as needed for financial documentation and tracking of project-specific materials

• Implement an inventory system to manage and track materials, equipment and vehicles housed in HFHP facilities

• Regularly research and coordinate centralized donation opportunities for use in construction, rehabilitation, and repair projects

• Be present onsite to receive deliveries of Build materials, equipment, and supplies

Key Responsibility Area: WAREHOUSE and STORAGE FACILITIES

• Maintain warehouse storage and workspaces, creating an environment that is organized, safe, and efficient to use

• Perform ongoing inventory and maintenance of tools and equipment with regular disposal, sale, or donation of items no longer in use

• Manage building and lot maintenance tasks including coordination of work from subcontractors and vendors, such as snow removal services, waste management, routine roof maintenance, etc.

• Coordinate regular Build vehicle service and maintenance work as well as annual inspections and registrations

• Coordinate volunteers to assist with warehouse maintenance tasks and projects

• Coordinate with Build team members to purchase tools, equipment, and vehicles

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 5+ years of experience working in relevant work settings such as residential construction, materials purchasing, inventory and warehouse management, with demonstrated experience in purchasing management or procurement

• Must have familiarity with residential construction tools and materials; hands-on construction experience and skill in a variety of repair and maintenance tasks preferred

• Proficiency with operation and maintenance of power tools, hand tools, equipment, and vehicles; forklift operation a plus

• Experience in basic Microsoft Office Suite, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams

• Ability to work independently on self-directed tasks and complex projects, including the ability to create and maintain basic budgets and schedules

• Excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills; professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with unskilled volunteers and in diverse populations

• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

• Possess or would be willing to gain necessary certifications in safety/First Aid, OSHA 30 and EPA RRP certification

• Desire to exhibit and promote the Habitat for Humanity philosophy, and an ability to effectively serve people of all backgrounds

• Effective December 1, 2022, all new hires are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but it is strongly encouraged

Physical Requirements to Perform Duties

• Ability to: regularly lift 40-80 pounds; work on ladders and scaffolding on heights up to two stories; work in unconditioned spaces (heat of summer, cold of winter)

Benefits:

• This position is eligible for medical, dental, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

• Please send your resume and salary requirements through the Indeed application portal by February 13, 2023. No calls, please.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, familial status, source of income status, domestic or sexual abuse victim status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law in any employment-related decision, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.