Land Development Purchasing Manager

D. R. Horton; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton is seeking a Land Development Purchasing Manager to oversee the Purchasing Department and sourcing for equipment, goods and services.

The role focuses on strategic procurement across multiple spend categories and partnering with stakeholders to define clear requirements. You will develop purchasing strategies, manage bids with architects and subcontractors, negotiate favorable terms, and forecast market trends to reduce costs while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.
• 5–8 years of related purchasing experience.
• Proven sourcing and vendor management experience.
• Strong data analysis and MS Office skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate cross-functional.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies.
• Manage bid processes for plans to subcontractors and vendors.
• Track metrics to reduce expenses and improve value.
• Craft negotiation strategies and secure favorable terms.
• Partner with stakeholders to document requirements.
• Forecast price and market trends to balance power.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage and mitigate procurement risks.
• Identify reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Determine delivery quantities and timing.
• Monitor upcoming demand levels and adjust accordingly.
• Control costs on existing projects.
• Conduct business ethically to protect goodwill and profits.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

JDEdwards

Job description

Job Description - Land Development Purchasing Manager (2603555)

Job Description

Land Development Purchasing Manager - 2603555

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 a Purchasing Manager. The right candidate will oversee 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

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly manage 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 or oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in JD Edwards a plus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Expected annual compensation: $150,000+