Director of Purchasing - New Home Construction

United States·Myrtle Beach - North Myrtle BeachNormalexecutive

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Key Responsibilities

Assist in product development to suggest floor plans,

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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 on‑site, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer