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D.R. Horton · 2 days ago

Purchasing Manager

Ridgeland, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

D.R. Horton, Inc. is the largest homebuilder in the U.S. and is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager to oversee the Purchasing Department and all sourcing for equipment, goods, and services. The role involves developing purchasing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring effective procurement practices across multiple categories of spend.

ConstructionFinanceProperty DevelopmentReal Estate

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

Create budgets for upcoming projects

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

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

Qualification

SourcingVendor ManagementNegotiationData AnalysisMS Office ProficiencyLeadership SkillsMarket Dynamics InterestCommon Sense UnderstandingJD Edwards KnowledgeCommunication Skills