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Thomas James Homes · 3 days ago

Director of Purchasing

Aliso Viejo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$146K/yr - $185K/yr

8+ years exp

Thomas James Homes is a company focused on residential construction, and they are seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead the overall strategy and management of purchasing activities for their projects. This role involves overseeing a team, managing supplier relationships, and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

ArchitectureConstructionProperty DevelopmentReal EstateResidential

Responsibilities

Oversee members of the purchasing department to source, bid, buy out projects ensuring on time and on budget deliveries

Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with trade partners, suppliers, and vendors. Attend Trade partner events to maintain relationships and expand the bid list

Oversee the team responsible for negotiating and contracting Foundation & Frame, MEPS & Energy Modeling, and Exterior Shell trade categories

Participate in site visits and collaborate with the land and construction team members to evaluate trade performance in relation to the contract's scope of work, master trade contractor agreement, and site-specific work order

Work with construction and customer care to manage trade partner performance, ensuring the best "total" costs considering quality, schedule adherence, and service costs

Develop, negotiate, and execute division sourcing agreements for specific trade categories

Guarantee that all documentation required for an effective bid is received promptly to support project schedules

Negotiate and award supplier and trade partner contracts based on the best price/value combination, including pricing, quality, capacity, and the ability to adhere to work schedules

Validate that construction drawings are accurate and reflect the most current specifications

Proficient in reading and ensuring alignment of energy modeling and Title 24, topography and soils reports, site plans, construction drawings, and architectural details

Ensure all option costs are correctly entered, and option pricing meets company guidelines

Oversee and assist in recruiting new qualified subcontractors and suppliers, in addition to maintaining and improving relationships with existing subcontractors and suppliers

Qualification

Residential construction materialsContract negotiationStrategic sourcingVendor managementPurchasing managementLeadershipTeam managementRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in purchasing or procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership/Director role within the residential construction industry (single-family or multi-family)

Deep knowledge of residential construction materials, building codes, plans, and specifications

Proven track record of strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and achieving significant cost savings