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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