Overview
This role is primarily accountable for managing the Purchasing Department, which includes managing staff and negotiating contracts with material and labor suppliers.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Generates preliminary home budgets and establishes product features and options
- Negotiates and contracts with subcontractors and other vendors with an understanding of market and delivery conditions as to determine present/future material availability and receipt of competitive pricing
- Bids out onsite construction and negotiates subcontractor increases as appropriate
- Manages rebates from vendors, as needed
- Manages complete Purchase Order Process
- Assists with finding, interviewing, and hiring subcontractors
- Assist the Construction Department with the management of subcontractors
- May Arrange for disposal of surplus materials
- Conducts periodic staff meetings; interviews and hires staff members; coaches and ensures staff receives appropriate training
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree or ten years progressive experience in homebuilding with a concentration in Purchasing
Skills & Abilities
- Resolves problems with staff, subcontractors/vendors, or other departments.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Displays excellent verbal and written skills for effective communication
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Able to adjust quickly in changing environments
Technical Knowledge & Experience
- Should be proficient in computer skills (spreadsheet and word processing preferred)
Physical Requirements
- Typical office environment.
Additional Responsibilities The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Additionally, an employee's job duties may change at any time, in the company's sole discretion.
