Purchasing Manager

Overview

D.R. Horton, Inc. is the largest home builder in the U.S. The company, founded in 1978 and publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, develops and sells homes for entry-level and first-time move-up markets. It also provides mortgage financing and title services through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Visit  for more information.

Purchasing Manager — The right candidate will oversee the Purchasing Department and all sourcing for equipment, goods and services. Responsible for performing strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seeking the best possible contracts and identifying the most profitable suppliers and vendors.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 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 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. 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 a four-year college or university; preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
• Five to eight 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
• Demonstrated interest in market dynamics along with business sense
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

• Experience and knowledge in JD Edwards is a plus

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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company-provided Benefits

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