A Day in the lifeA day in the life of a Director of Purchasing at Stanley Martin is centered around leading the Purchasing Department with a strategic focus on neighborhood setup and cost management. This includes overseeing product and vendor selection, lot budget creation, contract management, scope of work enforcement, and trade partner evaluation, all in close collaboration with the Corporate Purchasing Team. The role involves reviewing and approving trade partner bids, maintaining master agreements, and driving cost efficiency through market analysis and cost-saving initiatives. The Director also leads pre-contracting efforts, facilitates neighborhood specification meetings, and validates direct costs for feasibility studies tied to new neighborhood opportunities. In partnership with the Corporate Procurement Team, they monitor commodity pricing trends and proactively address supply chain challenges. Routine departmental meetings, database oversight, and collaboration across local, regional, and corporate teams ensure operational alignment and adherence to best practices. In every responsibility, the Director represents Stanley Martin with professionalism and a steadfast commitment to the company's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Technical Tools Used Daily- Microsoft Office Suite
- SharePoint
- Looker
- SAGlobal-HB1
What is Stanley Martin looking for ?The ideal Director of Purchasing candidate is a team player with strong communication skills and a positive, customer-focused attitude. They excel at multitasking and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all aspects of their work. Building strong relationships both internally and externally is key to their success, as is the ability to clearly communicate insights and collaborate effectively across teams.
Must Haves- College degree required
- Strong purchasing experience required
- Strong systems and technology orientation
- Experience working with contracts and/or budgets preferred
- 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
