Ryan Howard

I am a results-oriented purchasing professional with 15 years of experience leading purchasing, estimating, and plan-review teams in residential construction. I have a proven track record of negotiating material and labor, improving margins, and managing high-volume builds while maintaining strong vendor and customer relationships.

At Starlight Homes I led day-to-day purchasing operations, supervised and trained staff, managed estimate takeoffs and start/closing packs for 50–60 homes per month, and implemented purchasing controls to reduce variance and improve build time. At TopBuild / Masco Home Services I created budgets and goals, expanded the customer base from 12 to 87, and oversaw purchasing, estimating, marketing, and plan-review functions.

I combine technical proficiency with a positive, team-focused leadership style and strong attention to detail, and I seek opportunities where I can apply negotiation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cost savings and exceptional customer satisfaction.