Regional Purchasing Director – East Coast Region

Regional Purchasing Director – East Coast Region

Job 24821

Location Toll Brothers - Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034 United States

Category Purchasing - Management

Percentage Travel Required 40%

Education Required Bachelor's Degree

Job Type Full Time

What is the opportunity?

The Regional Purchasing Director leads in-depth analysis and strategy development, supporting cost savings opportunities and operational efficiencies across Divisions in a Region. This role collaborates closely with the Regional President, the Purchasing teams within the Region, and National Purchasing to establish and execute strategy related to manufacturer, supplier, and distribution channel alignment. This role will partner with an Analyst/BA for support with their reporting needs so that they can efficiently identify and measure cost differences across communities, divisions, and the region.

What are the primary responsibilities?

• Develop strong manufacturer and supplier relationships in support of regional procurement strategies
• Identify cost savings opportunities through regional specification alignment, strategic negotiation, and operational efficiencies
• Partner with Division Purchasing to improve insight into competitors’ offerings, specifications, and sq. ft. costs
• Support National Purchasing with division and regional analysis of costs and trends, including an in-depth review by trade category
• Maintain an understanding of trade partners’ cost drivers
• Develop, support, and monitor the progress of cost savings initiatives at the division and regional levels
• Oversee development of cost comparison reports
• Assist with preparation of quarterly benchmarking report, including gathering insights from Division Purchasing for cost changes
• Compare SKU level and commodity costs across divisions and regions to drive consistency
• Drive a more focused approach for adoption of Company initiatives and workload in the Divisions within the Region
• Monitor and support model home rebate collection throughout the divisions and regions

Does this describe you?

• Extensive knowledge and background associated with residential purchasing and construction
• Strong working relationships with regional distribution and national manufacturing partners
• Have experience in leading a Division Purchasing team for at least 3 years
• Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring others
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, interpret, and summarize data
• Experience supporting and communicating with leadership
• Collaborative and able to work with employees across multiple departments
• Proven development and implementation of strategic planning
• Strong negotiating and advanced interpersonal skills

Do you have these qualifications?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or Supply Chain Management, or extensive experience in the residential homebuilding industry
• 7+ years experience negotiating and contracting pricing of building materials in the residential homebuilding industry
• Demonstrated homebuilding product knowledge and price negotiation skills
• Previous experience leading a Division Residential Purchasing team
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Preferred:
  • Experience with Enterprise One (E1) and Hyphen Solutions?
    
    Build Pro?software
• Work Conditions
  • Frequent travel to work in person with Regional President and Division personnel

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental, 401(k) with a company match, discounted stock purchase, discounts on mortgages, homes, and much more!

Toll Brothers is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Toll Brothers will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.