Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing objectives, policies and processes regarding all purchasing functions in the Division. This position is also responsible for identifying, qualifying and maintaining a balanced vendor base for all functions, and effectively managing the product pricing database. The Purchasing Manager manages the local Division purchasing efforts while partnering with the Corporate/Regional Estimating department on implementing solutions to minimize future spending. This position may have direct reports, such as Purchase Coordinators reporting to them.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Active member of the division operations team and key liaison between the corporate purchasing / estimating team and division on all procurement activities
• Develop strategic relationships with regional suppliers/vendors. Ensure that the Division is partnered with suppliers who can fulfill the current and forecasted volume of homes with high quality and competitively priced materials. Analyze current partnership agreements to improve pricing, terms and incentives.
• Ensure all Trade Partner Agreements are current, and include, but are not limited to: competitive pricing, price locks, incentives (such as model discounts), marketing materials, training, and rebate programs.
• Research and analyze alternative suppliers/distributors product offerings for potential improvement to current agreements.
• Develop strategic relationships with statewide vendors. Analyze and improve current pricing in place.
• Identify, evaluate and partner with new vendors to achieve Division growth objectives.
• Measure trade partner performance, track and counsel as needed.
• Partner with Estimating to ensure cost codes are accurate and best utilized to efficiently manage supplier/labor contracts
• Partner with Architecture on any value engineering opportunities or plan corrections needed to ensure mistakes are addressed and corrected real time
• Develop and maintain a listing of Phase Building Specifications. Communicate the specifications and requirements to trade base, and ensure they are included in all contracts.
• Manage quarterly and annual Rebate Program filings. Ensure payments are made in full, and in a timely manner to Maronda Homes.
• Create processes and purchasing guidelines for Division Level Purchasing Coordinators; train to properly source local subcontractors, bid with multiple companies, evaluate bids, negotiate complete and competitive pricing, and award communities. Ensure compliance through regular on-site visits and phone/Google meetings.
• Mentor, Manage and Train Purchase Coordinators
• Collaborate with the Corporate Purchasing to ensure that Divisional specifications meet Corporate standards
• Partner with Production team to ensure Divisional specific requirements are met to fulfill required cycle times
• Communicate and collaborate with other Purchasing Managers across the Company
• Assist with all other tasks and projects as directed by management as it relates to the previously mentioned duties

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field experience
• 2+ years of Purchasing leadership experience
• Minimum of 2 years of homebuilding experience

Skills and Abilities

• Highly proficient with Microsoft office, including Word, Excel, Suite, etc.
• Highly proficient with Adobe applications and builder systems
• Proficient in reading blueprints and job cost accounting
• Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
• Self-motivated, ability to work productively with little direction or supervision
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Strong problem solver, highly competent in making well informed decisions
• Team oriented with the ability to have face-to-face conversations with co-workers and upper management regularly to collaborate to resolve issues
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Comply with company policies and procedures

SCOPE: (Decision making, size of organization, budgetary, etc.)

• Decision Impact: Division
• Department Responsibility: Single
• Budgetary Responsibility: Yes
• Direct Reports: Yes
• Indirect Reports: Yes