• Assistant Purchasing Manager

    DR Horton, Inc. (Huntsville, AL)


    *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.

     
     

    *Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

    * Assist in the managing of all aspects of purchasing for the division

    * Oversee the purchasing of material and the hiring of contractors, suppliers, and laborers for the completion of the project

    * Verify purchase requisitions and prepare purchase orders

    * Obtain quality work at a competitive price

    * Create budgets for upcoming projects

    * Manage the cost of existing projects, ensuring that they stay within the set budget. Authorize payment for purchases

    * Bid architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors

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

    *Supervisory Responsibilities *

    Directly manages 2 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.

     

    *Education and/or Experience*

    * Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

    * Three to five years of related experience and/or training

    * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH application

    * Proficiency with MS Office and email

    *Preferred Qualifications*

    * Strong communications skills

    * Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

     

    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:** *Assistant Purchasing Manager*

    **Location:** *AL-Huntsville*

    **Requisition ID:** *2501814*