Purchasing Manager/Director In Training- Homebuilding

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Purchasing Manager/Director in Training to join our Denver team.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to the residential homebuilding industry, particularly in purchasing/procurement, and leadership skills.

You will enjoy a rewarding teambuilding experience as you collaborate with sales, construction and purchasing professionals to respond to the unique needs of each homeowner.

Responsibilities include:

• Gross margin analysis
• Managing consistent takeoffs
• Foster professional development of purchasing team through regular meetings, growth reviews, coaching and communication
• Hiring and training of purchasing team members as needed
• Interact directly with builders and contractors on current conditions and on all changes
• Read and thoroughly understand residential blueprints
• Manage procurement in the most cost-effective manner
• Managing multiple and changing priorities
• Develop and manage trade contractor relationships
• Completion of major projects
• Vendor selection and management
• Negotiating lower or lowest pricing
• Providing field operations and sales force with required, reliable materials and products
• Takeoff analysis

Requirements:

• Works well with math figures
• Strongly prefer at least two years of people-management experience in purchasing, procurement, or estimating
• Readily adaptable to change
• Self-directed with disciplined work habits and strong organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Solid computer skills essential, with experience in Excel and JDEdwards preferred
• Knowledgeable in all functional areas of a home builder
• Three or more years working in purchasing and construction operations
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related fields preferred

Pay Range: $90,000-$120,000/year based upon required experience and skills, plus merit-based bonuses

Come and join our winning team recognized by Fortune Magazine as “One of the Top 100 Companies to Work For” 17 times. David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets from coast to coast and is the largest privately-held builder in America. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• Profit Sharing
• Team Member Product Discount
• New Home Discount for Team Member & Family
• And More!
• Community Outreach
• Vacation, Holidays & PTO

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls please. Qualified candidates will be contacted in the event there is a match. Thank you.