What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homebuilding Sr. Purchasing Manager position at Winchester Carlisle Companies?
Senior Purchasing Manager, Homebuilding
Dunhill Homes, DFW
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Responsibilities
- Review plans, new community and model decisions, presentation plans, website information, etc.
- Adhere to operating procedure for all purchasing and ensure compliance and integrity company-wide.
- Manage purchasing activity for all trades of assigned communities
- Solicit bids from qualified vendors/ subcontractor consistent with the project requirements
- Verify and validate bids
- Organize and analyze cost information/bids to support good decision making
- Negotiate the most competitive pricing available for standards and options
- Research and identify new vendors to bid and/or provide new products and services
- Seek out new Subcontractors and establish relationships
- Perform detailed analysis of option profitability and make adjustments to meet company targets
- Create, compile and maintain an organized and accurate cost database
- Approve variance and vendor changes
- Review spending variances and engage in improvement efforts
- Execute strong cost controls and reporting
- Manage and issue Change Orders per the direction of the Director of Purchasing
- Support Field Superintendents and Customer Service to resolve issues with products or scheduling issues
- Provide professional, helpful and courteous interaction with all Trade Partners, Field Superintendents and Purchasing personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge
- Experience in Homebuilding or Construction related Purchasing required
- Experience with purchasing software required
- Must have knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
Skills and Abilities
- Extremely well organized, able to multi-task and prioritize
- Attention to detail and persistence in follow-up
- Strong sourcing and supply chain skills
- Strong numeric and estimating skills
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, or other related field; experience in lieu of degree may be accepted
- 4 years purchasing experience required
- Experience in home building required
