Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Draper

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest home builder 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 home buyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

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

DHI Communities is currently looking for a Multifamily
- Purchasing Manager
. 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.

• 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
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight

• Supervises 2 or more employees

• 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

• 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, 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