Purchasing Manager

D.R. Horton•Greenville, SC

17h•Onsite

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. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager. The right candidate will oversee the Purchasing Department and all sourcing for equipment, goods and services. Responsible to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seek best possible contracts and find most profitable suppliers and vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
Five to eight years of related experience and/or training as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer
Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation and vendor management
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
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

Experience and knowledge in JD Edwards a plus

Responsibilities

Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
Manage bid process for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
Assess, manage and mitigate risks
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Create budgets for upcoming projects
Manage costs of existing projects
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
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.