What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Purchasing position at Brightland Homes?
The Company is currently seeking a Director of Purchasing to provide strategic direction on all procurement activities in our Nashville division.
At Brightland Homes, LTD. we pride ourselves on our culture and our ability to make our company a place where employees enjoy coming to work each day. We believe hard work is important but we also know that balance is essential. We encourage employees to become their best, both personally and professionally. Everything we produce is a result of the hard work and talent of our team members. We believe that when good ideas are shared, even better things can happen.
The Company offers numerous options to help its employees achieve their financial, professional, and wellness goals including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid time off
Company-provided life insurance policy
401(k) plan and match
Gym membership reimbursement
Career development and opportunities for advancement
Charitable activities and more
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall operations of the division purchasing department
Maintain and enforce standardization of internal plan design, construction starts, permits, and contract process and procedures
Obtain and analyze quotes; negotiate, prepare, and execute production (labor and materials) contracts with various construction subcontractors and vendors
Keep job-related knowledge up to date such as environmental and energy requirements, wind storm construction, competitive items, etc.; study material and labor market trends
Perform margin analysis on all jobs to ensure profit goals are met; identify areas for controlling and reducing costs
Create and implement new or better processes for quality and cost-effectiveness; ensure policies and procedures are followed
Establish and maintain subcontractor, supplier, and vendor contacts
Build trade base to ensure no holds-ups due to construction delays; maintain appropriate subcontractor base
Effectively and accurately communicate with the Division President and other members of the management team
Provide accurate, timely appraisals to the Division President of expected changes in costs, material requirements, or other items pertinent to purchasing needs and pricing for the division
Ensure purchase orders are distributed with accurate information in a timely manner
Maintain base house costs for all plans and create a pro forma in the database
Manage the starts process and options catalog
Ensure accuracy of take-offs and submit change requests to Corporate Estimating
Hire and manage Purchasing Staff as needed to maintain proper headcount based on current and future needs; provide consistent training and cross training to purchasing personnel
Accurately monitor and timely submit trade rebates; pursue potential additions to current rebate programs
OMRs and GMAs
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five or more years experience in a purchasing/estimating department with a production home builder
Experience managing a group of direct reports; strong leadership abilities
Experience conducting bid analysis and bidding procurement
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
Detail-oriented; accurate in calculations
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Dedicated team player able to multitask and see projects through to completion
Strong time management skills; exemplary record of attendance and punctuality
Willing to learn
At Brightland Homes, LTD. employment opportunity is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position please contact Brightland Homes' corporate offices at 972-383-4300.
At Brightland Homes, LTD. we pride ourselves on our culture and our ability to make our company a place where employees enjoy coming to work each day. We believe hard work is important but we also know that balance is essential. We encourage employees to become their best, both personally and professionally. Everything we produce is a result of the hard work and talent of our team members. We believe that when good ideas are shared, even better things can happen.
The Company offers numerous options to help its employees achieve their financial, professional, and wellness goals including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid time off
Company-provided life insurance policy
401(k) plan and match
Gym membership reimbursement
Career development and opportunities for advancement
Charitable activities and more
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall operations of the division purchasing department
Maintain and enforce standardization of internal plan design, construction starts, permits, and contract process and procedures
Obtain and analyze quotes; negotiate, prepare, and execute production (labor and materials) contracts with various construction subcontractors and vendors
Keep job-related knowledge up to date such as environmental and energy requirements, wind storm construction, competitive items, etc.; study material and labor market trends
Perform margin analysis on all jobs to ensure profit goals are met; identify areas for controlling and reducing costs
Create and implement new or better processes for quality and cost-effectiveness; ensure policies and procedures are followed
Establish and maintain subcontractor, supplier, and vendor contacts
Build trade base to ensure no holds-ups due to construction delays; maintain appropriate subcontractor base
Effectively and accurately communicate with the Division President and other members of the management team
Provide accurate, timely appraisals to the Division President of expected changes in costs, material requirements, or other items pertinent to purchasing needs and pricing for the division
Ensure purchase orders are distributed with accurate information in a timely manner
Maintain base house costs for all plans and create a pro forma in the database
Manage the starts process and options catalog
Ensure accuracy of take-offs and submit change requests to Corporate Estimating
Hire and manage Purchasing Staff as needed to maintain proper headcount based on current and future needs; provide consistent training and cross training to purchasing personnel
Accurately monitor and timely submit trade rebates; pursue potential additions to current rebate programs
OMRs and GMAs
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five or more years experience in a purchasing/estimating department with a production home builder
Experience managing a group of direct reports; strong leadership abilities
Experience conducting bid analysis and bidding procurement
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
Detail-oriented; accurate in calculations
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Dedicated team player able to multitask and see projects through to completion
Strong time management skills; exemplary record of attendance and punctuality
Willing to learn
At Brightland Homes, LTD. employment opportunity is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position please contact Brightland Homes' corporate offices at 972-383-4300.
