Dream Finders Homes · 1 day ago
Director of Purchasing
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expDream Finders Homes is seeking a Director of Purchasing to oversee product development and manage purchasing operations. The role involves creating performas for new communities, coordinating with trade partners, and supervising the preparation and pricing of options.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Dream Finders Homes
Dream Finders Homes is a home builder company that buildsbuilding quality homes at an affordable price point.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$610MKey Investors
Boston Omaha
2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2023-08-09Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2021-01-20IPO
Leadership Team
Anabel Fernandez, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Paul Megler
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Recent News
2025-12-30
Seattle TechFlash
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Mergers & Acquisitions
2025-11-08
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