Director, Purchasing

Core Spaces•Addison, TX

About The Position

The Purchasing Director is responsible for contracting all trade partners for each phase of construction applicable to their market to ensure Core Spaces can complete and manage all day-to-day purchasing operations in accordance with the divisional and overall company goals. This role will work with divisional leadership and the Purchasing team as a resource. Additional responsibilities include strategic forecasting, contract negotiation, release scheduling of inbound raw materials and components, and establishing guidelines for adequate stock levels to be upheld.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred; OR equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Must have at least five (5) years in estimating, negotiating, and bidding on residential construction projects or related experience, including three (3) years of management experience.
Proficiency in construction-related software applications such as Brix and BuildPro
Full cycle purchasing management for projects ranging from 300+ homes per project.
Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines; often with frequent interruptions and changing circumstances in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment
Proven ability to recruit and train a highly effective purchasing department
Strong communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Taking ownership of your role and driving all assigned tasks to completion
Leading and developing your team to achieve personal and professional excellence by fostering an outstanding work environment.
Build-to-rent single/multi-family purchasing.
Attached and Detached home building.
Blueprints including architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, landscape, and civil.
Conducting field audits along with identifying methods for value engineering of products.
Vendor contract and insurance packages to include lien waiver management.

Responsibilities

Establish and monitor base house costs for respective markets/projects
Ensure all vendor contracts and insurance documents are compliant
Lead all change order pricing and documentation efforts to completion within 7 business days
Recruit and train talented purchasing professionals
Recruit and hire quality trades and vendors
Ensure completive bidding is occurring consistently by trade category
Manage all rebate submittals to the corporate purchasing team on a quarterly basis
Conduct field audits to ensure product scopes and specifications are being adhered to
Provide monthly base house cost reports while ensuring system data is kept up to date
Provide ongoing support to the construction team for all purchasing functions
Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of all estimates and start packages
Monitor variance information and strategize with the department managers to identify and correct recurring or preventable problems
Assist in developing policies related to Cost Control/Reduction alongside the Director of Construction
Identify and implement cost-saving techniques, materials, and procedures
Assist in determining accurate standard specifications and scopes of work for each trade category
Develop relationships with subcontractors committed to reducing costs and increasing service
Eliminate office-related variances through ongoing communication with field personnel
Continually increase department efficiency and productivity
Assist the Vice President of Regional Operations with an evaluation of fixed overhead structures, and implementation of the most cost-effective and efficient systems from city to city within a region
Assist with all other special projects and tasks as directed by the Vice President of Regional Operations
Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation
Occasional travel may be necessary as needed
Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management
Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation

Benefits

A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance
Competitive pay that values your contributions
Incentives designed to reward your achievements
Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
Monthly phone reimbursement
Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services
Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option