Purchasing Manager

D.R. Horton•Cleveland, OH

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. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee the Purchasing Department, including all purchasing activities and cost management for the Division. The right candidate will focus on job costing, budget accuracy, and strategic procurement across multiple spend categories, seeking the best possible contracts and most profitable suppliers and vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Five to eight years of related experience
Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation, and vendor relationship management
Ability to gather and analyze data and networking capabilities
Ability to effectively present information, respond and draw valid conclusions
Keen awareness of market dynamics and business trends
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel for budgeting and cost analysis
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

Nice To Haves

MBA is a plus.
Experience with JD Edwards a plus
Experience in residential construction is preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with Division leadership in analyzing and controlling production costs to maximize profitability
Manage a cost control system that accurately measures costs, production variances, and projects operating results
Collaborate with Division, Region, and corporate teams to improve costs, profitability, processes, and ensure consistent costing methods
Negotiate contracts with subcontractors and vendors to maximize value, quality, and delivery.
Project costs for new home designs and product offerings in alignment with the Division business plan.
Develop and execute purchasing strategies
Manage bid process for architectural plans, subcontractors and vendors
Track and report key metrics to reduce expenses and improve operational efficiency
Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
Monitor market trends to anticipate changes in supplier dynamics
Conduct cost and scenario analysis, benchmarking, and supplier performance evaluation
Identify, evaluate, and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
Manage costs for both new and ongoing projects
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Additional duties as assigned
Directly manages two or more employees in the Purchasing Department.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.