Land Development Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager – D.R. Horton, Inc.

The right candidate will oversee the Purchasing Department and all sourcing for equipment, goods and services. Responsible to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seek best possible contracts and find most profitable suppliers and vendors.

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Manage bid process for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Create budgets for upcoming projects
• Manage costs of existing projects
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Directly manages two or more employees in the Purchasing Department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
• 5 to 8 years of related experience and/or training as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer
• Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation and vendor management
• Ability to gather and analyze data
• Strong leadership skills and networking capabilities
• Ability to effectively present information, respond and draw valid conclusions
• Displays regular interest in market dynamics along with business sense
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via D.R. Horton applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

• Experience and knowledge in JD Edwards a plus

Annual compensation: $150,000+.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits