Position Overview:
The Sr. Purchasing Manager is responsible for Establishing and Controlling all construction costs within the division by developing Best Practices processes and procedures. The position is a leadership position that is also responsible for identifying, qualifying and maintaining a balanced subcontractor base for all steps of construction and effectively managing the product pricing database. The Sr. Purchasing Manager manages the local division's purchasing efforts while partnering with the VP of Purchasing and National Accounts along with the Corporate/Regional Estimating department to implement solutions to reduce overall house cost. This position may have direct reports, such as Purchase Managers or Purchasing Coordinators reporting to them.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Leads and Coordinates entire divisions purchasing team
• Active member of the division's operations team and key liaison between the corporate purchasing / estimating team and division on all procurement activities
• Seek out and develop strategic relationships with regional suppliers/subcontractors.
• Ensure that the Division is partnered with suppliers who can fulfill the current and forecast volume of homes with high quality and competitively priced materials.
• Analyze current partnership agreements to improve pricing, terms and incentives.
• Ensure all Trade Partner Agreements are current, and include, but are not limited to competitive pricing, price locks, incentives (such as model discounts), marketing materials, training, and rebate programs.
• Research and analyze alternative suppliers/distributors product offerings for potential improvement to current agreements.
• Identify, evaluate and partner with new subcontractors to achieve Division growth objectives based on subcontractor capacity
• Measure and coach trade partner performance, as needed.
• Partner with Estimating to ensure cost codes are accurate and best utilized to efficiently manage supplier/labor contracts
• Partner with Architecture on value engineering opportunities or plan corrections needed to ensure mistakes are addressed and corrected real time
• Develop and maintain a listing of Step Building Specifications. Communicate the specifications and requirements to trade base, and ensure they are included in all contracts.
• Participate with Corporate for quarterly and annual Rebate Program filings. Ensure payments are made in full, and in a timely manner to Maronda Homes.
• Create processes and purchasing guidelines for Division Level Purchasing Coordinators; train to properly source local subcontractors, bid with multiple companies, evaluate bids, negotiate complete and competitive pricing, and award communities. Ensure compliance through regular on-site visits and phone/Google meetings.
• Mentor, Manage and Train Purchasing Coordinators
• Communicate and collaborate with other Sr. Purchasing Managers across the Company
• Assist with all other tasks and projects as directed by management as it relates to the previously mentioned duties
• Helps train and coach other Purchasing Managers and Purchasing Coordinators in other divisions if required
Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field experience
• 5+ years of Purchasing Leadership experience
• Minimum of 5 years of homebuilding experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Highly proficient with Microsoft office, including Word, Excel, Suite, etc.
• Highly proficient with Adobe applications and builder systems
• Proficient in reading blueprints and job cost accounting
• Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
• Self-motivated, ability to work productively with little direction or supervision
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Strong problem solver, highly competent in making well informed decisions
• Team oriented with the ability to have face-to-face conversations with co-workers and upper management regularly to collaborate to resolve issues
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Comply with company policies and procedures
Working Conditions
• Majority Office working environment
• Expected to visit construction sites often seeking out Cost Reduction Opportunities, Meeting with New and Existing Subcontractors and interacting with Maronda Production Team
