Century Communities Careers - Director of Purchasing

Century Communities•Norcross, GA

30d

About The Position

The Director of Purchasing oversees the Division's operation, managing all vendor relationships and processes for bidding, bid analysis, and contract negotiation. The Director of Purchasing is responsible for managing a purchasing team, including purchasing agents and purchasing coordinators. Our mission of A Home For Every Dream is only possible with the best talent in the industry. If that's you-if you're a self-starter, changemaker, and thoughtful collaborator ready to take your career to the next level-then apply today! As one of the nation's largest homebuilders and an industry leader in online home sales, we strive to create thriving, enduring neighborhoods with lasting livability, with a focus on building sustainable, affordably priced homes for our customers while reducing our carbon footprint. For team members, our goal is to provide the resources, opportunities, and benefits to build successful and rewarding careers.

Requirements

Very knowledgeable about New Home construction.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Detail-oriented and able to multi-task while meeting various deadlines.
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
At least 5 years of experience as a Purchasing Manager or Agent.
Homebuilder purchasing experience required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10/30 Construction qualification preferred.
NewStar: Constellation Software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in all project management oversight to assist in quality assurance and maintain schedules in production.
Train field personnel in supply management, subcontractor scheduling, cost override controls, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
Oversee all purchasing, including determination and enforcement of all departmental processes and procedures.
Determination and implementation of project specifications and scopes of work.
Approval of all contracted Trades, master negotiations, and insurance compliance.
Subcontractor recruitment, relations, and assignments.
Rebate Agreement tracking and implementation.
Project budgeting, actual & forecasting, and approvals.
Oversee bidding process, review bid spreads, and award contracts.
Pre-project plan review, consult with architects & engineers.
Review and code all field purchase orders and oversee distribution.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.