The Director of Purchasing is responsible for the management of the Purchasing Department including supervising product and lot budgets, contracts, custom options, and scopes of work.
Responsibilities and Duties:- Management of the Purchasing Department to include supervision of product and lot budgets; contracts; custom options; and scope of work coordination with the Corp. Purchasing Team
- Oversee base house, and elevation and included option budget estimates for new products (houses) and new neighborhoods as well as Feasibility Studies
- Direct involvement with price negotiations and driving cost savings initiatives
- Responsible for maintenance of Master Agreements including Exhibits, Scopes of Work, correspondence and other miscellaneous information
- Participate in Regional and Corporate Purchasing Meetings & Special Projects and assist with Training Topics Across Stanley Martin Homebuilder Divisions
- Maintain the contracted database for base house, elevation and option costs for neighborhoods in HB1
- Coordinate with Corp. Purchasing to maintain competitive market costs and labor/material demands
- Ensure neighborhood specification meeting and final neighborhood start meetings are completed successfully in advance of open for sale
- Conduct Precontracting meetings and ensure precontracting activities are completed prior to bidding new neighborhoods.
- Review Trade Partner Bid Award Recommendations (prepared by Purchasing Team) for approval
- Direct the maintenance of all purchasing information on SharePoint
- Ensure and promote "Best Practice Operating Procedures" to limit legal and financial exposure
- Migrate purchasing from a subcontractor/vendor quotes basis hereto called "Turnkey" to a Unit Price basis
- Maintain department systems, core process and procedures to provide efficiency and minimize cost variance
- Conduct departmental (weekly) meeting to review current workload and prioritize projects
- Ensure distribution and ratification of Master Agreements through HB1
- Participate in Prototype Walks for new plans and oversee contracting maintenance for new or redrawn house types
- Supervise Lot Simulations as well as Monthly and Quarterly Reserves Reviews
- Track Commodity Pricing Trends and Manage Material Pricing Opportunities and Supply Challenges
- Process problem invoices as required
- Aggressively secure Model Home Rebates from Trade Partners
- Complete all other duties as assigned by manager
- Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications
- Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment
- Adhere to and promote the mission, vision, and values of Stanley Martin
Position Standards: - Team player
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to multi task
- Positive attitude
- Strong Communications skills
Position Requirements: - College degree required;
- Strong purchasing experience required;
- Strong systems and technology orientation;
- Experience working with contracts and/or budgets preferred, and
- Exceptional MS Office skills
What's In It For Me: - Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
- Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
- Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
- Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
- Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
- Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
- Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
- Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more
