Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Draper

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 at www.drhorton.com for more information.

DHI Communities is a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc.

DHI Communities is currently looking for a Multifamily- Purchasing Manager. 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 Responsibilities include 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

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, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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