• Director of Purchasing

    DR Horton, Inc. (Firestone, CO)


    *D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder 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 homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.

    *D.R. Horton, Inc.*is currently looking for a*_Director of Purchasing_*. The right candidate will manage the Purchasing Department and is responsible for all sourcing for equipment, goods and services needed to fulfill the division business plan established by the Division President. Ensures efficient and strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seek best possible contracts and find most profitable suppliers and vendors.

    *Essential Duties and Responsibilities*include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    * Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies. Search and prepare alternative strategies in case a disruption occurs

    * Manage bid process for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors ensuring timelines and budgets are followed

    * Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. Take immediate action to implement improvements

    * Craft negotiation strategies, inform and update Purchasing Department personnel to close deals with optimal terms

    * Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation is adhered to and followed

    * Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power. React quickly to adjust

    * Perform periodic cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking

    * Continually assess, manage and mitigate risks

    * Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers. Review performance of all vendors and subcontractors

    * Promote Purchasing Department relationships and partnerships with trade partners, ensuring communication and accountability

    * Drive Purchasing process to ensure the most cost-effective product. Provide recommendations to reduce costs and increase efficiency

    * Determine quantity and timing of deliveries, react quickly to adjust if needed to ensure efficiency

    * Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand adhering to and ensuring the division business plan’s schedule is fulfilled

    * Create budgets for upcoming projects

    * Manage and continuously audit costs of existing projects

    * Build strategic relationships and a network of business contacts

    * Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

    * Ability to travel overnight

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    *Supervisory Responsibilities*

    * Supervises 2 or more employees

    *Education and/or Experience*

    * Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; preferably in supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration

    * Eight to ten years of related experience and/or training as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer

    * Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation and vendor management

    * Demonstrated problem solving skills by using persistence and ability to overcome obstacles

    * Ability to gather and analyze data

    * Possess 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 DRH applications

    * Proficiency with MS Office and email

    * Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

    * The noise level is generally moderate

     

    Expected salary range: $120,000 - $140,000

     

    Position will be posted until June 30th, 2025.

     

    *Preferred Qualifications*

    * Experience and knowledge in JD Edwards 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, Vision and Dental

    * 401(K)

    * Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    * Flex Spending Accounts

    * Life Insurance

    * Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

    */Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2/*

     

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    **Job:** **Purchasing*

    **Organization:** **Home Builder*

    **Title:** *Director of Purchasing*

    **Location:** *CO-Firestone*

    **Requisition ID:** *2501376*