Director of Purchasing
About The Position
D.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. The Director of Purchasing will manage the Purchasing Department and is responsible for all sourcing for equipment, goods and services needed to fulfill the division business plan established by the Division President. Ensures efficient and strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seek best possible contracts and find most profitable suppliers and vendors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
- Eight to ten years of related experience and/or training as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer
- Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation and vendor management
- Demonstrated problem solving skills by using persistence and ability to overcome obstacles
- Ability to gather and analyze data
- Possess strong leadership skills and networking capabilities
- Ability to effectively present information, respond and draw valid conclusions
- Displays regular interest in market dynamics along with business sense
- Proficiency with MS Office and email
Nice To Haves
- Experience and knowledge in JD Edwards a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies. Search and prepare alternative strategies in case a disruption occurs
- Manage bid process for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors ensuring timelines and budgets are followed
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. Take immediate action to implement improvements
- Craft negotiation strategies, inform and update Purchasing Department personnel to close deals with optimal terms
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation is adhered to and followed
- Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power. React quickly to adjust
- Perform periodic cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
- Continually assess, manage and mitigate risks
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers. Review performance of all vendors and subcontractors
- Promote Purchasing Department relationships and partnerships with trade partners, ensuring communication and accountability
- Drive Purchasing process to ensure the most cost-effective product. Provide recommendations to reduce costs and increase efficiency
- Determine quantity and timing of deliveries, react quickly to adjust if needed to ensure efficiency
- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand adhering to and ensuring the division business plan’s schedule is fulfilled
- Create budgets for upcoming projects
- Manage and continuously audit costs of existing projects
- Build strategic relationships and a network of business contacts
- Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
- Ability to travel overnight
Benefits
- 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 Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
