Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Seattle

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

DHI Communities is a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc.

DHI Communities is currently looking for a Multifamily- Purchasing Manager-WA. The right candidate will obtain and maintain the best qualified and best-priced products and labor contracts to build apartments. Manage and direct Purchasing Staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage all aspects of purchasing for the multifamily division

• Create budgets for upcoming projects

• Manage and supervise all Purchasing Staff, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

• Bid architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors

• Obtain quality work at a competitive price

• Oversee the hiring of contractors, suppliers, and laborers

• Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to determine project requirements (specifications)

• Maintain computer databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.)

• Respond to phone calls from potential new vendors as well as field staff

• Develop purchasing and logistic strategies on a division/regional/national level

• Identify alternate sourcing opportunities for cost savings and/or quality enhancements

• Report to the National Purchasing Manager on the state of division operations and the impact of purchasing

• Manage and review costs of existing projects

• Build strategic relationships and a network of business contacts

• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

• Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

• Three to five years related experience and/or training

• Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work with all levels of management and personnel

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

• Proficiency with MS Office and email

• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• JD Edwards experience a plus

• Knowledge of construction practices preferred

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision and Dental

• 401(K)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000

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