Director of Purchasing

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The Director of Purchasing is responsible for the management of the Purchasing Department including supervising product and lot budgets, contracts, custom options, and scopes of work.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Management of the Purchasing Department to include supervision of product and lot budgets; contracts; custom options; and scope of work coordination with the Corp. Purchasing Team

• Oversee base house, and elevation and included option budget estimates for new products (houses) and new neighborhoods as well as Feasibility Studies

• Direct involvement with price negotiations and driving cost savings initiatives

• Responsible for maintenance of Master Agreements including Exhibits, Scopes of Work, correspondence and other miscellaneous information

• Participate in Regional and Corporate Purchasing Meetings & Special Projects and assist with Training Topics Across Stanley Martin Homebuilder Divisions

• Maintain the contracted database for base house, elevation and option costs for neighborhoods in HB1

• Coordinate with Corp. Purchasing to maintain competitive market costs and labor/material demands

• Ensure neighborhood specification meeting and final neighborhood start meetings are completed successfully in advance of open for sale

• Conduct Precontracting meetings and ensure precontracting activities are completed prior to bidding new neighborhoods.

• Review Trade Partner Bid Award Recommendations (prepared by Purchasing Team) for approval

• Direct the maintenance of all purchasing information on SharePoint

• Ensure and promote “Best Practice Operating Procedures” to limit legal and financial exposure

• Migrate purchasing from a subcontractor/vendor quotes basis hereto called “Turnkey” to a Unit Price basis

• Maintain department systems, core process and procedures to provide efficiency and minimize cost variance

• Conduct departmental (weekly) meeting to review current workload and prioritize projects

• Ensure distribution and ratification of Master Agreements through HB1

• Participate in Prototype Walks for new plans and oversee contracting maintenance for new or redrawn house types

• Supervise Lot Simulations as well as Monthly and Quarterly Reserves Reviews

• Track Commodity Pricing Trends and Manage Material Pricing Opportunities and Supply Challenges

• Process problem invoices as required

• Aggressively secure Model Home Rebates from Trade Partners

• Complete all other duties as assigned by manager

• Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications

• Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment

• Adhere to and promote the mission, vision, and values of Stanley Martin

Position Standards:

• Team player

• Attention to Detail

• Ability to multi task

• Positive attitude

• Strong Communications skills

Position Requirements:

• College degree required;

• Strong purchasing experience required;

• Strong systems and technology orientation;

• Experience working with contracts and/or budgets preferred, and

• Exceptional MS Office skills

What’s In It For Me:

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)

• Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care

• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan

• Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program

• Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement

• Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave

• Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage

• Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon

• Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet

• Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more

Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since 1966. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Stanley Martin Homes is one of the nation’s fastest-growing homebuilders, having built more than 25,000 homes and operating in 14 metropolitan areas and seven states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Named National Builder of the Year in 2021 by Builder Magazine, Stanley Martin Homes is driven to deliver on its mission to “design and build homes people love at a price they can afford.”

At Stanley Martin Homes, you're not just joining a company—you’re joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you'll contribute to delivering an exceptional home buying experience that helps people realize their dreams.

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Job Function Director

Pay Type Salary

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