Multifamily-Purchasing Manager

D.R. Horton•Scottsdale, AZ

12h

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. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information. DHI Communities is a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc. DHI Communities is currently looking for a Multifamily- Purchasing Manager. The right candidate will obtain and maintain the best qualified and best-priced products and labor contracts to build apartments. Manage and direct Purchasing Staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
Three to five years related experience and/or training
Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with all levels of management and personnel
Strong organizational skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice To Haves

JD Edwards experience a plus
Knowledge of construction practices preferred

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of purchasing for the multifamily division
Create budgets for upcoming projects
Manage and supervise all Purchasing Staff, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Bid architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors
Obtain quality work at a competitive price
Oversee the hiring of contractors, suppliers, and laborers
Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to determine project requirements (specifications)
Maintain computer databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.)
Respond to phone calls from potential new vendors as well as field staff
Develop purchasing and logistic strategies on a division/regional/national level
Identify alternate sourcing opportunities for cost savings and/or quality enhancements
Report to the National Purchasing Manager on the state of division operations and the impact of purchasing
Manage and review 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