Purchasing Director

Purchasing

Purchasing Director

Charlotte, NC, US

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in product development to suggest floor plans, which work with project proformas

Create performas for new communities for review by Corporate & Division President

Keep up to date with competitors' products and prepare product specifications for each new project

Build options to keep DFH homes competitive in all communities operating in coordination with architects, consultants and engineers in regards to plan status, plan submittals, and document changes

Compile bid packages

Bid out on-sites and exterior work on models to approved trade partners

Find qualified trade partners who can provide cost effective construction and quality

Prepare onsite, budgets

Negotiate contracts with trade partners and approve all extras

Write general, specific and inclusive scope of works depending on work to be accomplished

Coordinate with VP and/or Directors of Construction, Customer Care and construction managers on evaluation of trade partners

Coordinate and update the 'Work Authorization' logs for each project

Coordinate and cooperate with Director of Supply Chain Management and regional purchasing efforts

Coordinate and assist the Construction Manager with all plan changes

Coordinate the Options Department.

Supervise preparation, pricing and distribution of all options

Obtain jobsite specifications

Orient all sales personnel on each new project with regard to specifications, options, quality of materials and competition's specifications

Assist Forward Planning and Land Acquisition with feasibilities by supplying cost information for studies if required

Update approved bid lists

Work closely with architect to develop cost effective saleable product

Update all budgets monthly

Implement new workflows to improve efficiency between construction/ purchasing & sales/ purchasing

Correct takeoffs and break up turnkey trades to reduce costs

Perform all other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field

Seven (7) years minimum experience as purchasing manager or agent

High degree of construction knowledge: including multi-family

Exceptional communication skills -- both written and verbal

Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners

Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task while meeting various deadlines

Strong organizational skills and time management skills

Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships

Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Valid Driver's License

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is representative of an office/field setting

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use theirhands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.