Manager/Director of Purchasing

Company Overview:

Opening our doors in 2017, Starlight Homes builds homes designed specifically for the first-time homebuyer. Our goal is to make the dream of homeownership a reality for everyone, offering expertly crafted homes at an affordable price and ensure its customers' first journey into home buying is simple, smooth, and reassuring. Our New Home Sales Consultants take care of our customers throughout every step of the process, regardless of their situation, we are here to help. Together with our parent company, 2023's Builder of the Year Ashton Woods, we have welcomed over 60,000 people to their new home. Our company's commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we have seen the success we have. We believe that what we accomplish together is greater than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace in all decisions and actions: Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Starlight sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio and Tampa.

Position Profile:

Responsible for determining cost estimates for homes from development through construction phases, including standard upgrade options.

Duties and Responsibilities: (Included but not limited to)

• Create and revise, as needed, the Trade Partner Scope of Work, reports, and redline worksheets for new projects/product and plans.
• Plan and execute project specific or annual bidding process with auditing compliance, per cost type.
• Reconcile contract options as needed.
• Develop subdivision bid comparison spreadsheets and bid books, per project. Contract price entry into system.
• Maintain PO accuracy.
• Assemble and maintain standardized bid documents and Schedule C's.
• Maintain Commodity database and price comparisons.
• Facilitate new Trade Partner orientation and Trade Partner Performance Reviews.
• Confirm accuracy on turnkey bids by performing unit pricing takeoffs and comparisons, per responsible cost type.
• Coordinate w/engineers to incorporate value engineering concepts into the design and construction of the homes.
• Attending project manager meetings as needed to answer questions about takeoffs or engineering issues, prevent misuse of materials and eliminate variances.
• Assist Purchasing Manager in review of budgets for monthly pricing adjustments.
• Maintain FTP site.
• Review and correct takeoffs required by Problem Area Reports (PAR), field contact, frame walks, and variance purchase orders as they relate to bids and estimates.
• Utilize DB standards and processes as it relates to takeoffs, job costing, and layers.
• Responsible for escalated invoices relating to estimating errors and budget changes.
• Responsible for escalated problems with purchase orders.
• Maintain invite-to-bid, bid awards, preferred and potential trade partner documents.
• Field questions from construction staff regarding change orders, purchase orders, plan errors and clarifications.
• After Purchasing Manager's review, enter lot specific (MLOT) budgets for new projects within assigned period of time as defined by manager, including MLOT budget adjustments submitted by builders. Reconcile MLOT invoices as needed.
• Walk houses under construction looking for cost savings and material usage opportunities.
• Continually challenge and validate existing take offs to ensure variance objectives are met.
• Other duties as assigned, include Energy Programs, Rebates, and Code Compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Construction, Production/Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable about the construction industry, including construction costs, building codes, materials, products, methods, and procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction drawings and addendums.
• Must be able to use word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, presentation (PowerPoint), database software for advanced internal and external communications.
• Creation of reports and presentations and database maintenance.
• Ability to review, analyze and interpret information as well as trouble-shoot to solve problems. Knowledge of business English and ability to communicate patiently and professionally with both internal and external customers both orally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize several tasks without compromising quality of work or mission deadlines.
• Ability to adapt in a changing workplace.
• Computer literacy, proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and ability to learn new programs as needed.
• Proven organizational skills in a high-paced work environment.
• Skilled at complex negotiations.

Experience:

• 5-7 years progressive experience in purchasing.
• Minimum two years of direct field experience in home-building.

Typical Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
• Employees in this position are required to be able to hear and have sufficient vision to utilize all office equipment.
• Use of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipment.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

These physical requirements are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions if requested.