Director of Purchasing

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don’t just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their homebuying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day. Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make homeownership attainable for all.

The Opportunity

Lead the daily operations of the Purchasing Department with vendor and trade partner negotiations to driving profitability, efficiency, and quality across our homebuilding projects. You’ll collaborate with cross functional teams and Corporate Purchasing to ensure high-quality outcomes, while mentoring a team of purchasing professionals. This role is pivotal in shaping purchasing strategy, optimizing budgets, and building strong trade partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Purchasing & Cost Management
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with divisional goals.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through value engineering and vendor negotiations.
• Monitor and manage monthly direct cost budgets and rebate submissions.
• Collaborate with Architecture and Operations to ensure accurate take-offs and cost optimization.
• Vendor & Trade Partner Relations
• Recruit, qualify, and negotiate with vendors and trade partners to meet quality, cost, and schedule standards.
• Maintain and update scopes of work and ensure compliance with staffing and cycle time commitments.
• Conduct market analysis to benchmark labor and material costs.
• Contract Administration
• Lead contract negotiations with vendors and trades to secure competitive pricing and ensure alignment with value creation and margin objectives.
• Ensure contracts meet or exceed value creation and margin goals.
• Partner with Corporate National Contracts to align on pricing and national agreements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Build strong relationships with Sales, Marketing, Studio, Construction, and Customer Service teams.
• Provide product and cost data to support new community launches and proforma analyses.
• Resolve elevated vendor and trade issues in partnership with field teams.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of purchasing professionals.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Conduct interviews, performance evaluations, and implement development plans.
• Reporting & Compliance
• Oversee ESC data submittals and ensure compliance with HERS ratings and energy standards.
• Stay informed on all ESC related updates for implementation, compliance and strategies.
  

What You Bring

• Four-Year College Degree is required
• 5 years of proven purchasing experience in residential homebuilding
• 2 years of direct management experience of a purchasing team
• Demonstrated leader within residential homebuilding industry or related industry
• Demonstrated/ proven strong experience in handling major trades is a must
• Prior Field experience as a Construction Superintendent is preferred
• Strong understanding of market trends and industry dynamics.
• Proven leadership in motivating teams and driving results.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with a solution-oriented approach.
• Confident presenter and effective trainer.
• Collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives.
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
  

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to move about work location
• Ability to drive/travel as needed
• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
• Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed ( for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio )
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions ( for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales )
• Position located at the Division Office. .
  
  

Compensation Details And Benefits

KB Home offers a competitive base pay. Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards.

KB Home provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.

The KB Home Difference

Join us and become part of a team where innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction drive everything we do — and where people truly matter.

As a KB Home Team Member, You’ll Experience

• A culture defined by customer obsession and collaboration.
• The satisfaction of helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a nationally recognized company.
  
  

Visit our career site to learn more about working at KB Home and joining our team.

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KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer