Purchasing Manager

DescriptionD.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at for more information.D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager. The right candidate will oversee the Purchasing Department and all sourcing for equipment, goods and services. Responsible to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seek best possible contracts and find most profitable suppliers and vendors.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategiesManage bid process for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendorsTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectivenessCraft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal termsPartner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentationForecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier powerPerform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarkingAssess, manage and mitigate risksSeek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliersDetermine quantity and timing of deliveriesMonitor and forecast upcoming levels of demandCreate budgets for upcoming projectsManage costs of existing projectsConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companySupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly manages two or more employees in the Purchasing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QualificationsEducation and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree from four-year college or university; preferably in supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business AdministrationFive to eight years of related experience and/or training as Purchasing Manager, Agent or OfficerProven experience with sourcing, negotiation and vendor managementAbility to gather and analyze dataPossess strong leadership skills and networking capabilitiesAbility to effectively present information, respond and draw valid conclusionsDisplays regular interest in market dynamics along with business senseAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailPreferred QualificationsExperience and knowledge in JD Edwards a plusCome join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:· Medical, Dental and Vision· 401(K)· Employee Stock Purchase Plan· Flex Spending Accounts· Life & Disability Insurance· Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays· Multiple Voluntary and Company provided BenefitsBuild YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.#WeBuildPeopleTooJob Field: PurchasingOrganization: Home BuilderSchedule: Full-time