Purchasing Manager

Job Description SummaryAs a Purchasing Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will manage the purchasing and cost estimating functions from product development through construction.**Job Details****We trust that as a Purchasing Manager you will: (responsibilities)*** Initiate, negotiate and contract for all labor and materials associated with construction of our homes* Configure and input house budgets, options and area figures* Ensure that material takeoffs are correct and complete* Set direction on pricing methodology and procedure, reporting system set up and input requirements* Maintain contracts, bidding documents and the required insurances for the subcontractor* Establish and maintain Scope of Work for all construction phases* Establish service level needs and evaluation criteria for building products, subcontractors and material suppliers* Source new and better products, subcontractors and material suppliers* Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of plans and specifications* Manage the non-standard option pricing program (if applicable to their specific division)* Responsible for the entry into the reporting system of job specific pricing and issuance of initial purchase orders* Responsible that plans, specifications, scope of works and current house budgets (to include standard and non-standard options) are included in the Builder “Start” packages. (Not responsible for other departments start package information)* Responsible for bid variances (construction is responsible for field variances)* Responsible for value engineering of product* Monitor and report (on a regular basis) on subcontractor and material increases/decreases* Monitor and report (on a regular basis) on construction costs by plan* You are willing to perform other duties as assigned **What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)*** Business Acumen* Customer Focus* Developing Direct Reports and Others* Drive for Results* Priority Setting* Self-Knowledge**About you:*** Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Business or another related field or have a minimum of 3 years in a similar or position with a production homebuilder* High level of understanding of the system applications in one or more homebuilding software packages (i.e., FAST, J.D. Edwards, Lloyds, etc.)* Experience with NewStar a plus* Extensive knowledge of the homebuilding construction process* Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes is critical* Strong negotiation skills* Strong relationship skills**FLSA Status: Exempt**Will have responsibilities such as:* Interviewing, selecting, and training employees* Setting rates of pay and hours of work* Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees* Determining work techniques* Planning the work* Apportioning work among employees* Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed* Planning budgets for work* Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance* Providing for safety and security of the workplace**Essential Functions:**Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule* Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed* Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device* Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager* Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed* Ability to operate a motor vehicle* Comply with company policies and procedure**Physical Demands:*** Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time* The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds\*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.**Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison**We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:* Competitive Compensation* Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage* 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions* Flexible Spending Accounts* Disability Programs* Employee & Dependent Life Insurance* Vacation & Company Holidays* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program* Home Mortgage Program* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) #J-18808-Ljbffr Taylor Morrison Inc.