VP of Purchasing
About The Position
The Vice President of Purchasing provides senior-level management and oversight to support the success of assigned divisions. The role helps divisions comply with company processes; manages supplier, distributor, subcontractor, and trade negotiations; maintains system accuracy and setup; monitors plans, communities, costs, quantities, options, and retail pricing; and supports cost reductions, vendor selection, trade-partner needs, quality control, cycle time management, estimating accuracy, regional agreements, and staffing needs. The position reports directly to the Regional Vice President of Purchasing, with a dotted line to the Vice President. Travel to assigned divisions is required. Strong negotiation skills, database-management aptitude, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are important.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience in estimating and purchasing at a management level for a high-volume production residential builder.
- Strong negotiation skills and aptitude for database management.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail, a positive attitude, and ability to work as a team member.
- Organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to present ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and experience with spreadsheets.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to travel to assigned divisions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or master's degree; preferred but not required.
- Experience with New Star Enterprise or equivalent software, BuildPro, and electronic takeoff; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all new and existing communities are fully contracted and accurate at all times.
- Provide monthly base-house cost reviews to finance and the division president.
- Review and approve all EPOs and variance requests.
- Maintain NewStar system accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor the job-start process and ensure purchase order accuracy.
- Negotiate subcontractor pricing to achieve cost reductions.
- Assist in finding qualified trade partners.
- Participate in and prepare reporting.
- Monitor trade-partner capacity against awarded communities.
- Assist National Purchasing with product compliance and assortment.
- Assist with Design Center assortments and programs.
- Review Land Proforma budgets.
- Control costs from home sale through completion.
- Manage estimates and takeoffs for unbundled trades.
- Negotiate regional agreements with regional trade partners.
- Manage minimum Option Margin requirements monthly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
