Director of Purchasing

Purchasing ManagerA career that empowers you to build your future. Responsible for developing, negotiating, and executing local sourcing agreements for all labor categories of spend while supporting the Division President to ensure cost efficiencies are maximized.Your responsibilities on the team:Actively participate in the creation and implementation of the Division Business PlanAdopt the role of strategist as integral member of the Division Leadership TeamEnsure compliance to Purchasing Policies and Procedures throughout the purchasing departmentCoordinate the use and further development of the automated purchasing system and other systems used within the purchasing departmentAnalyze plans for cost reduction recommendations and research cost of proposed design ideasFacilitate value engineering sessions with trade partners and construction associatesTrain, advise, and assist purchasing, construction, and sales associatesCommunicate status of new communities with the Florida ROC weeklyReview the month end reports (WIP and COP reports) for accuracy and use to control pricing changesInteract with the division associates to resolve any purchasing related issuesReview monthly cost comparisons for suppliers/trade partnersReview product and implement specification changesNegotiate prices with suppliers / trade partnersReview weekly extra reports for material and laborManage and oversee options in JDE and OracleEnsure purchasing department is taking advantage of its volume to increase quality and reduce cost wherever possibleEstablish and implement new procedures as technology and needs changeInteract and communicate with the Florida ROC to ensure schedules and deadlines are metWork with the management of the Florida ROC to enhance performance and service provided to the divisionWork with division associates to enhance the working relationship between purchasing and the divisionEnsure division has the best subcontractors in place to meet deadlines and assure budgetary needs are fulfilledBenchmark industry sourcing and supply management best practicesResponsible for improving the division and product's cost per square foot and product's financial performanceEnsure continuity of supply and labor to division communitiesOversee architectural and plan reviewAnalyze plans for cost analysis recommendations and value engineering adjustments.Negotiate and question pricing and legitimacy of EPO's.Identify areas and trends in extra EPO's to prevent and to reduce costs.Generate and analyze variance reports.Participate in division variance meetings, communicating results to the purchasing and construction team for any adjustments needed.Your toolbox:Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.Valid Driver's License with good driving recordValid Auto Insurance CoverageMinimum of 5 years of residential construction experienceMinimum 5 years' experience in sourcing and managing supplier/trade partner relationshipsHave superior analytical, influencing, and communication skillsMust have sound financial management knowledgeMust have sound project management capabilitiesMust have sound negotiating skillsTeam Player with ability to work well under pressurePhysical & Office/Site Presence Requirements: Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of an office and/or the field environment. Also requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry items that are less than 50 pounds. Finger dexterity required in operating a computer keyboard and a calculator.