VP, Purchasing

Responsibilities

Leadership & Purchasing Team Management Help to recruit and select well qualified high potential team members for Risewell Homes as positions open Handle any subcontractor performance problems in accordance with established policy

Effectively delegate problem solving and decision making authority to the appropriate department team members and follow up to ensure satisfactory outcomes are achieved

Strive to achieve a high level of job satisfaction for all team members and create a motivational environment for each team members

Provide leadership to team members by modeling the company values vision and operating principles

Execute performance reviews with purpose and provide goals and action plans consistent with company and departmental initiatives

Work cross departmentally with division leaders in assessing business plan strategies and divisional performance

Work with division leadership team to execute initiatives required to meet corporate and divisional performance expectations

Estimate and Scope of Work Preparation Preparation of all estimates of construction hard costs to be used for land acquisition purposes and to obtain bids after the land has been purchased

Compile and ensure the accuracy of all Scopes of Work as well specifications

Work cross departmentally on land acquisition opportunities to assess vertical construction costs and viable access to labor materials as well as other costs variables that might be specific to a proposed site Ie site conditions municipality requirements

Bid Process Direct the bidding negotiating and awarding contracts for all Options Directs for production home and establish accurate Scopes of Work Ensure all bid information is assessed using the QSDP Quality Service Delivery and Price parameters

Assist in making final selections based upon bids obtained Work Orders Oversee the creation of detailed and accurate start work orders

Ensure the accurate and timely issuance of all start work orders and change orders

Oversee answering questions or addressing problems from trade contractors and suppliers

Provide input on the feasibility of approving late change orders and option requests made after cut off dates

Oversee the production and distribution of any additional start work orders for late changes to vendors and trade contractors Trade Contractor and Supplier Hiring Oversee the building of a balanced vendor base for all functions

Ensure the hiring of all trade contractors and suppliers is in accordance with established guidelines

Negotiate prices with trade contractors and suppliers

Oversee the trade contractor and supplier rating process and solicit feedback from team members on performance

Ensure all trade contractors are supplied with accurate up to date Scopes of Work Monitor and maintain all trade contractor and supplier contracts and pricing and ensure they are locked in for the designated period

Oversee the establishment of preferred national account programs where appropriate Variances and Cost Control Monitor and resolve cost variances which are the result of construction problems

Oversee all on siteoff site budgets and cost analyses in an effort to reduce costs by reviewing plan and specification refinements

As required establish prices for all standard and custom homeowner option requests to ensure targeted profit margins are maintained

Research and analyze all potential new products or construction procedures in an effort to improve profitability

Monitor job costs monthly through review of Job Cost Reports Plan Development and Maintenance Research new and innovative products and develop new specifications to appeal to the high end buyer

Evaluate the cost effectiveness of existing plans and make revisions as necessary

In conjunction with sales and marketing solicit input from a variety of sources evaluate the marketability of existing specifications and make revisions as necessary

On a monthly basis review budget information submitted by team members and take action as necessary to achieve desired results

In conjunction with sales marketing construction and customer care update existing option information and communicate any changes to the program with necessary stake holders both internally and externally

Lead value engineering meetings during product development and or review updated plans slated for reuse within new governing municipalities

Lead cost reduction meetings as needed to meet company deliverables related to all aspects of company profitability

Regularly maintain all…