Division VP of Purchasing (140)

JOB PURPOSE:

As the Vice President of Purchasing, manage and lead the Purchasing, Design Center, and Pre-Construction Teams in alignment with the Division Business plan and reforecasts. Primary driver of cost management in the Division using human resources, technology and industry professionals to continually achieve Divisional goals. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish proforma budgets for new communities
• Regular cadence of interaction with Division President and Finance Leader regarding any pertinent cost fluctuations
• Oversight and spot reviews new home sales contracts and construction estimates
• Reviews construction blueprints with Product Development with an eye towards value engineering and cost savings ideas
• Mentors and trains Production staff regarding home budgeting and ECC (estimated cost of completion process)
• Manages and selects construction contractors, vendors, and suppliers in conjunction with the Production leadership
• Monitor construction material return process and assure accountability loop is closed and managed
• Manage, direct, and oversee Purchasing Team, Design Center Team and Permit Team.
• Establish measurable goals with regular follow ups to all Division stakeholders making appropriate adjustments as needed

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications, New Star, JDE, Marks System, or HB1 (New Star preferable)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, engineered drawing, truss drawings, site plans, civil engineering plans, etc.
• Well-rounded knowledge of new home construction process
• Analytical, organized, detail oriented, goal driven, strong time management skills, tempered assertiveness, ethical and fair
• Exhibits initiative, accepts challenges, new responsibilities and can work in a fast-paced environment with little to know supervision

Education and Work Experience

• 7 years of residential homebuilding purchasing experience at a VP or Director level
• Degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field with 2 years field experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional travel to various worksites may also be required, depending on assignment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is