Job Opening: Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Seattle
- Company
- D.R. Horton, Inc.
- Location
- Kirkland, WA
- Posted on
- April 16, 2024
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. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.
DHI Communities is a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc.
DHI Communities is currently looking for a_Multifamily- Purchasing Manager-WA_. The right candidate will obtain and maintain the best qualified and best-priced products and labor contracts to build apartments. Manage and direct Purchasing Staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Manage all aspects of purchasing for the multifamily division
- Create budgets for upcoming projects
- Manage and supervise all Purchasing Staff, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Bid architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors
- Obtain quality work at a competitive price
- Oversee the hiring of contractors, suppliers, and laborers
- Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to determine project requirements (specifications)
- Maintain computer databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.)
- Respond to phone calls from potential new vendors as well as field staff
- Develop purchasing and logistic strategies on a division/regional/national level
- Identify alternate sourcing opportunities for cost savings and/or quality enhancements
- Report to the National Purchasing Manager on the state of division operations and the impact of purchasing
- Manage and review costs of existing projects
- Build strategic relationships and a network of business contacts
- Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
- Ability to travel overnight
Supervisory Responsibilities
* Supervises 2 or more employees
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
* Three to five years related experience and/or training
* Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
* Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work with all levels of management and personnel
* Strong organizational skills
* 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
* Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
* The noise level is generally moderate
Preferred Qualifications
* JD Edwards experience a plus
* Knowledge of construction practices preferred
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical, Vision and Dental
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000
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Job: *Purchasing
Organization: *MultiFamily / Communities
Title: Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Seattle
Location: Washington-Kirkland
Requisition ID: 2402080