Director of Purchasing - New Home Construction

About the role

Assist in product development to suggest floor plans that align with project proformas. Create proformas for new communities for review by Corporate & Division President. Stay current with competitors' products and prepare product specifications for each new project. Build options to keep DFH homes competitive across all operating communities, coordinating with architects, consultants, and engineers regarding plan status, plan submittals, and document changes.

Responsibilities

• Compile bid packages.
• Bid out on-site and exterior work on models to approved trade partners.
• Find qualified trade partners who can provide cost-effective construction and quality.
• Prepare on-site budgets.
• Negotiate contracts with trade partners and approve all extras.
• Write general, specific, and inclusive scopes of work depending on the work to be accomplished.
• Coordinate with VP and/or Directors of Construction, Customer Care, and construction managers on evaluation of trade partners.
• Coordinate and update the 'Work Authorization' logs for each project.
• Coordinate and cooperate with Director of Supply Chain Management and regional purchasing efforts.
• Coordinate and assist the Construction Manager with all plan changes.
• Coordinate the Options Department, including supervising preparation, pricing, and distribution of all options.
• Obtain jobsite specifications.
• Orient all sales personnel on each new project regarding specifications, options, quality of materials, and competitors' specifications.
• Assist Forward Planning and Land Acquisition with feasibilities by supplying cost information for studies when required.
• Update approved bid lists.
• Work closely with architects to develop cost-effective saleable products.
• Update all budgets monthly.
• Implement new workflows to improve efficiency between construction/purchasing & sales/purchasing.
• Correct takeoffs and break up turnkey trades to reduce costs.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Seven (7) years minimum experience as purchasing manager or agent.
• High degree of construction knowledge, including multi-family.
• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task while meeting various deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Valid Driver's License.

Work Environment

The work environment is representative of an office/field setting with a noise level usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies. In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.