Director of Purchasing

The Director of Purchasing is responsible for leading the Monte Vista Homes Purchasing Department and supporting the company’s values, mission, and vision. This role oversees day‑to‑day operations of Purchasing and ERP teams and ensures timely and accurate information for the execution of building residential homes. The Director is expected to provide vision, leadership, and inspire drive for their team to operate at an industry‑leading level of professionalism and efficiency.

• Execute a departmental vision that aligns with company goals while leading the team through LMA (Leadership + Management = Accountability) principles.
• Responsible for all purchasing and estimating activities, ensuring direct costs remain in line with annual business plans and growth objectives.
• Owns the accuracy and organization of all Mark Systems/ERP data, including material lists, options, and vendor information, while staying current on industry technology trends.
• Manages the pre‑start process to ensure accurate purchase order issuance and clear communication of build specifications to field teams and vendors.
• Creates and monitors department metrics and budgets to ensure a data‑driven approach to success, including reporting on variance, cost, margin, and cycle time
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• Oversees vendor onboarding and maintains relationships with large suppliers to negotiate pricing, services, and rebate programs in the company's best interest.
• Analyzes systems to implement improvements that reduce product costs and enhance efficiency, including leading new community launches and plan updates.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of experience in managing residential construction back office teams.
• Full understanding of residential construction purchasing practices.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
• Understanding of ERP systems' structure, hierarchy, and functions.
• Proficient in MS Office (must have strong Excel skills).
• Expert in process development and training.
• Expert in project planning and management principles.
• Understanding of business economics — cost, margin, cycle times.

$140,000 per year