Regional Purchasing Director – East Coast Region

Toll Brothers · Fort Washington, PA · 1 mo ago

ManagementFull-time

The Regional Purchasing Director at Toll Brothers, a leading luxury homebuilder, is responsible for leading in-depth analysis and strategy development to support cost savings opportunities and operational efficiencies across Divisions in a Region.

About the role

Toll Brothers is seeking a Regional Purchasing Director for their East Coast Region. As a key member of the executive team, this role collaborates closely with the Regional President, the Purchasing teams within the Region, and National Purchasing to establish and execute strategy related to manufacturer, supplier, and distribution channel alignment.

Responsibilities

Develop strong manufacturer and supplier relationships in support of regional procurement strategies
Identify cost savings opportunities through regional specification alignment, strategic negotiation, and operational efficiencies
Partner with Division Purchasing to improve insight into competitors’ offerings, specifications, and sq. ft. costs
Support National Purchasing with division and regional analysis of costs and trends, including an in-depth review by trade category
Maintain an understanding of trade partners’ cost drivers
Develop, support, and monitor the progress of cost savings initiatives at the division and regional levels
Oversee development of cost comparison reports
Aid in preparation of quarterly benchmarking report, including gathering insights from Division Purchasing for cost changes
Compare SKU level and commodity costs across divisions and regions to drive consistency
Drive a more focused approach for adoption of Company initiatives and workload in the Divisions within the Region
Monitor and support model home rebate collection throughout the divisions and regions

Requirements

Extensive knowledge and background associated with residential purchasing and construction
Strong working relationships with regional distribution and national manufacturing partners
Experience in leading a Division Purchasing team for at least 3 years
Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring others
Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, interpret, and summarize data
Experience supporting and communicating with leadership
Collaborative and able to work with employees across multiple departments
Proven development and implementation of strategic planning
Strong negotiating and advanced interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or Supply Chain Management, or extensive experience in the residential homebuilding industry
7+ years experience negotiating and contracting pricing of building materials in the residential homebuilding industry
Demonstrated homebuilding product knowledge and price negotiation skills
Previous experience leading a Division Residential Purchasing team
Proficient in Microsoft software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the nation's most respected Fortune 500 companies! Toll Brothers offers an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental, 401(k) with a company match, discounted stock purchase, discounts on mortgages, homes, and much more!