Director of Purchasing

Thomas James Homes•Culver City, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

THE ROLE: The Director of Purchasing will be a pivotal leadership role responsible for the overall strategy, management, and execution of all purchasing activities for our projects. This individual will lead a team of purchasing professionals, manage key supplier relationships, and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate supply chain risk. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in residential construction materials, contracting, and vendor management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in purchasing or procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership/Director role within the residential construction industry (single-family or multi-family).
Deep knowledge of residential construction materials, building codes, plans, and specifications.
Proven track record of strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and achieving significant cost savings.

Responsibilities

Oversee members of the purchasing department to source, bid, buy out projects ensuring on time and on budget deliveries.
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with trade partners, suppliers, and vendors. Attend Trade partner events to maintain relationships and expand the bid list.
Oversee the team responsible for negotiating and contracting Foundation & Frame, MEPS & Energy Modeling, and Exterior Shell trade categories.
Participate in site visits and collaborate with the land and construction team members to evaluate trade performance in relation to the contract's scope of work, master trade contractor agreement, and site-specific work order.
Work with construction and customer care to manage trade partner performance, ensuring the best "total" costs considering quality, schedule adherence, and service costs.
Develop, negotiate, and execute division sourcing agreements for specific trade categories.
Guarantee that all documentation required for an effective bid is received promptly to support project schedules.
Negotiate and award supplier and trade partner contracts based on the best price/value combination, including pricing, quality, capacity, and the ability to adhere to work schedules.
Validate that construction drawings are accurate and reflect the most current specifications.
Proficient in reading and ensuring alignment of energy modeling and Title 24, topography and soils reports, site plans, construction drawings, and architectural details
Ensure all option costs are correctly entered, and option pricing meets company guidelines.
Oversee and assist in recruiting new qualified subcontractors and suppliers, in addition to maintaining and improving relationships with existing subcontractors and suppliers.