Purchasing Manager
Company: D. R. Horton
Location: San Ramon
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description - Purchasing Manager (2202508) Job Description
Purchasing Manager - 2202508 Description 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 at www.drhorton.com for more information. D.R.
Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an - Purchasing Manager. The
right candidate will oversees the Purchasing Department and all
sourcing for equipment, goods and services. Responsible to perform
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
- 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 of balance
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
- Manage costs of existing projects
- Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to
serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Supervisory Responsibilities 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. Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree from 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
- 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 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
- 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 Follow
us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company
and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings!
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