Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Seattle

Company: D. R. Horton
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description - Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Seattle (2303904) Job Description Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Seattle - 2303904 Description 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
• 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)
• 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 Qualifications 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
        • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
        • Flex Spending Accounts
        • Life Insurance
        • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000 Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder.
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