Thomas James Homes is Hiring an Options Purchasing Manager Near Culver, CA
WE BUILD THE COOLEST HOMES IN THE COOLEST NEIGHBORHOODS!Thomas James Homes (TJH) is the replacement builder bringing superior design and tech-enabled simplicity to new, single-family homebuilding. Operating in high-demand communities across Northern and Southern California, the Pacific Northwest, and Arizona, TJH offers homebuyers innovative pathways for attaining the right home, in the right neighborhood. At Thomas James Homes, we are passionately committed to 1. Building your home as a sanctuary radiating with positive energy- a feeling of peace, safety and joy that speaks to your soul and reminds you that your home is your family’s private refuge. 2. Reducing the stress of urban life and 3. Treating everyone like family. Family represents a level of empathy, transparency, and honesty that leaves transactions in the dust in favor of relationships. What’s In It For You
PTO Paid Holidays
WFH Flexibility
401(k) matching - 100% vested
Supplemental Life & AD&D
Employee Discounts & Perks
Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
FSA & HSA Spending Accounts
Referral program
Employee paid Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
Tranquility Rooms at each location
Technology allowance and unlimited pantry snacks
THE ROLE: The Options Purchasing Manager is responsible for projects or product areas to source vendors and contractors, prepare bids, negotiate deals, buy out jobs in advance, ensure compliance with schedules and quality of work product in relation to Options. Day In The Life
Prepare and distribute options bid package for new projects and/or plan changes. Negotiate and award trade partner contracts based on best-qualified bids, including those with optimal pricing, quality, workload capacity, and ability to meet established work schedules.
Evaluate all option bids received to ensure option bids are per specs, plan specifics, and include all appropriate details..
Manage option costs through effective bidding and negotiating of job specifications with trade partners.
Build relationships with vendors, subcontractors and other TJH departments.
Prepare/process contractual documents and Purchase Orders.
Qualify all proposals to ensure option bids are accurate and follow the scope of the option and architectural plans.
Negotiate with subcontractors on option bids to finalize proposal to be at or under budget.
Communicate and collaborate with construction with any questions that arise in the field as it relates to options and subcontractors.
Work with Construction, Land Development, Forward Planning, and Designers to maintain flow of information to and from the field.
Negotiate and resolve option contract changes/issues and option price change requests, including effective and good through dates. Communicate option product and option pricing changes to Construction, Sales, Customer Care, Design Studio, and other team members as appropriate.
Oversee contract administration input and timelines for options.
Order samples for sales teams, design center, and other subcontractors as needed (i.e. cabinet stain samples for paint subcontractor (for beams, stairs, etc.).
Work collaboratively with the design team, sales, construction, customer care, trade partners, and other team members regarding any option issues that arise.
Keep up with industry trends and research new ideas for options offerings while being mindful of the end-user – the homebuyer.
Follow company expectations, including internal control and ethics policies, regarding trade partner and vendor selection/relations and national accounts on options.
Negotiate and resolve option contract changes/option issues and option price change requests with trade partners and Land Development team members, oversee and confirm the accuracy of all changes.
Read and interpret architectural plans for options and engage in the review/redlining of all new plans before bidding.
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in purchasing or related field
3-5 years’ experience in purchasing/options
Demonstrated experience managing process.
Experience leading functional and cross functional projects and teams and proven effectiveness as a matrix leader.
What Will Set You a Part
Has an advanced understanding of all stages of the homebuilding process including permitting, horizontal construction, vertical construction, quality standards, and construction requirements.
Demonstrates an accelerated level of analytical skills to assess and analyze data and synthesize to develop actionable information.
Has an understanding and ability to understand homebuilding market and identify trends and forecast pricing and identify opportunities to capitalize on market movement.
Has advanced excel and computer skills to build analysis to show the opportunities and impact realized with the work provided.
The compensation range for this role is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Thomas James Homes is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.