Director of Purchasing

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with divisional goals.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through value engineering and vendor negotiations.
• Monitor and manage monthly direct cost budgets and rebate submissions.
• Collaborate with Architecture and Operations to ensure accurate take-offs and cost optimization.
• Recruit, qualify, and negotiate with vendors and trade partners to meet quality, cost, and schedule standards.
• Maintain and update scopes of work and ensure compliance with staffing and cycle time commitments.
• Conduct market analysis to benchmark labor and material costs.
• Lead contract negotiations with vendors and trades to secure competitive pricing and ensure alignment with value creation and margin objectives.
• Ensure contracts meet or exceed value creation and margin goals.
• Partner with Corporate National Contracts to align on pricing and national agreements.
• Build strong relationships with Sales, Marketing, Studio, Construction, and Customer Service teams.
• Provide product and cost data to support new community launches and proforma analyses.
• Resolve elevated vendor and trade issues in partnership with field teams.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of purchasing professionals.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Conduct interviews, performance evaluations, and implement development plans.

Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee ESC data submittals and ensure compliance with HERS ratings and energy standards.
• Stay informed on all ESC related updates for implementation, compliance and strategies.

Requirements

• A Four-Year College Degree is required.
• 5+ years of proven purchasing experience in residential homebuilding.
• 2+ years of direct management experience of a purchasing team.
• Demonstrated leader within residential homebuilding industry or related industry.
• Demonstrated/ proven strong experience in handling major trades is a must.
• Prior Field experience as a Construction Superintendent is preferred.
• Strong understanding of market trends and industry dynamics.
• Proven leadership in motivating teams and driving results.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with a solution-oriented approach.
• Confident presenter and effective trainer.
• Collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives.
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Compensation Details And Benefits

The expected base pay range for this position is USD $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr. Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards. KB Home provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.