Homebuilding Sr. Purchasing Manager

Senior Purchasing Manager, Homebuilding
Dunhill Homes, DFW

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Responsibilities

• Review plans, new community and model decisions, presentation plans, website information, etc.
• Adhere to operating procedure for all purchasing and ensure compliance and integrity company-wide.
• Manage purchasing activity for all trades of assigned communities
• Solicit bids from qualified vendors/ subcontractor consistent with the project requirements
• Verify and validate bids
• Organize and analyze cost information/bids to support good decision making
• Negotiate the most competitive pricing available for standards and options
• Research and identify new vendors to bid and/or provide new products and services
• Seek out new Subcontractors and establish relationships
• Perform detailed analysis of option profitability and make adjustments to meet company targets
• Create, compile and maintain an organized and accurate cost database
• Approve variance and vendor changes
• Review spending variances and engage in improvement efforts
• Execute strong cost controls and reporting
• Manage and issue Change Orders per the direction of the Director of Purchasing
• Support Field Superintendents and Customer Service to resolve issues with products or scheduling issues
• Provide professional, helpful and courteous interaction with all Trade Partners, Field Superintendents and Purchasing personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge

• Experience in Homebuilding or Construction related Purchasing required
• Experience with purchasing software required
• Must have knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook

Skills and Abilities

• Extremely well organized, able to multi-task and prioritize
• Attention to detail and persistence in follow-up
• Strong sourcing and supply chain skills
• Strong numeric and estimating skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or other related field; experience in lieu of degree may be accepted
• 4 years purchasing experience required
• Experience in home building required