Director of Purchasing - New Home Construction

Dream Finders Homes; North Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Finders Homes in South Carolina is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for multi-family communities, coordinating with VP and Directors of Construction, Customer Care and field managers. You will oversee bid packages, trade partner negotiations, budgets, plan changes and cost controls across projects in the region.

Ideal candidates bring seven+ years in purchasing leadership, strong construction know-how, and proven ability to optimize options and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field is required.
• Seven (7) years minimum experience as purchasing manager or agent.
• High degree of construction knowledge, including multi-family.
• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product development to suggest floor plans, which work with project proformas.
• Create performas for new communities for review by Corporate & Division President.
• Keep up to date with competitors' products and prepare product specifications for each new project.
• Build options to keep DFH homes competitive in all communities operating in coordination with architects, consultants and engineers in regards to plan status, plan submittals, and document changes.
• Compile bid packages.
• Bid out on-sites and exterior work on models to approved trade partners.
• Find qualified trade partners who can provide cost effective construction and quality.
• Prepare on-site budgets.
• Negotiate contracts with trade partners and approve all extras.
• Write general, specific and inclusive scope of works depending on work to be accomplished.
• Coordinate with VP and/or Directors of Construction, Customer Care and construction managers on evaluation of trade partners.
• Coordinate and update the 'Work Authorization' logs for each project.
• Coordinate and cooperate with Director of Supply Chain Management and regional purchasing efforts.
• Coordinate and assist the Construction Manager with all plan changes.
• Coordinate the Options Department.
• Supervise preparation, pricing and distribution of all options.
• Orient all sales personnel on each new project with regard to specifications, options, quality of materials and competition's specifications.
• Assist Forward Planning and Land Acquisition with feasibilities by supplying cost information for studies if required.
• Update approved bid lists.
• Work closely with architect to develop cost effective saleable product.
• Update all budgets monthly.
• Implement new workflows to improve efficiency between construction/ purchasing & sales/ purchasing.
• Correct takeoffs and break up turnkey trades to reduce costs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

• Assist in product development to suggest floor plans, which work with project proformas


• Create performas for new communities for review by Corporate & Division President


• Keep up to date with competitors' products and prepare product specifications for each new project


• Build options to keep DFH homes competitive in all communities operating in coordination with architects, consultants and engineers in regards to plan status, plan submittals, and document changes


• Compile bid packages


• Bid out on-sites and exterior work on models to approved trade partners


• Find qualified trade partners who can provide cost effective construction and quality


• Prepare on‑site, budgets


• Negotiate contracts with trade partners and approve all extras


• Write general, specific and inclusive scope of works depending on work to be accomplished


• Coordinate with VP and/or Directors of Construction, Customer Care and construction managers on evaluation of trade partners


• Coordinate and update the 'Work Authorization' logs for each project


• Coordinate and cooperate with Director of Supply Chain Management and regional purchasing efforts


• Coordinate and assist the Construction Manager with all plan changes


• Coordinate the Options Department.


• Supervise preparation, pricing and distribution of all options


• Orient all sales personnel on each new project with regard to specifications, options, quality of materials and competition's specifications


• Assist Forward Planning and Land Acquisition with feasibilities by supplying cost information for studies if required


• Update approved bid lists


• Work closely with architect to develop cost effective saleable product


• Implement new workflows to improve efficiency between construction/ purchasing & sales/ purchasing


• Correct takeoffs and break up turnkey trades to reduce costs


• Perform all other duties as assigned

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in product development to suggest floor plans, which work with project proformas


• Create performas for new communities for review by Corporate & Division President


• Keep up to date with competitors' products and prepare product specifications for each new project


• Build options to keep DFH homes competitive in all communities operating in coordination with architects, consultants and engineers in regards to plan status, plan submittals, and document changes


• Compile bid packages


• Bid out on-sites and exterior work on models to approved trade partners


• Find qualified trade partners who can provide cost effective construction and quality


• Prepare on‑site, budgets


• Negotiate contracts with trade partners and approve all extras


• Write general, specific and inclusive scope of works depending on work to be accomplished


• Coordinate with VP and/or Directors of Construction, Customer Care and construction managers on evaluation of trade partners


• Coordinate and update the 'Work Authorization' logs for each project


• Coordinate and cooperate with Director of Supply Chain Management and regional purchasing efforts


• Coordinate and assist the Construction Manager with all plan changes


• Coordinate the Options Department.


• Supervise preparation, pricing and distribution of all options


• Obtain jobsite specifications


• Orient all sales personnel on each new project with regard to specifications, options, quality of materials and competition's specifications


• Assist Forward Planning and Land Acquisition with feasibilities by supplying cost information for studies if required


• Update approved bid lists


• Work closely with architect to develop cost effective saleable product


• Update all budgets monthly


• Implement new workflows to improve efficiency between construction/ purchasing & sales/ purchasing


• Correct takeoffs and break up turnkey trades to reduce costs


• Perform all other duties as assigned

Experience, Skills, Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field


• Seven (7) years minimum experience as purchasing manager or agent


• High degree of construction knowledge: including multi-family


• Exceptional communication skills -- both written and verbal


• Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners


• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task while meeting various deadlines


• Strong organizational skills and time management skills


• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships


• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word


• Valid Driver's License

Work Environment

• The work environment is representative of an office/field setting


• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate


• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use theirhands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer