Director of Purchasing

The Director of Purchasing is responsible for the management of the Purchasing Department including supervising product and lot budgets, contracts, custom options, and scopes of work.
 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Management of the Purchasing Department to include supervision of product and lot budgets; contracts; custom options; and scope of work coordination with the Corp. Purchasing Team
• Oversee base house, and elevation and included option budget estimates for new products (houses) and new neighborhoods as well as Feasibility Studies
• Direct involvement with price negotiations and driving cost savings initiatives
• Responsible for maintenance of Master Agreements including Exhibits, Scopes of Work, correspondence and other miscellaneous information
• Participate in Regional and Corporate Purchasing Meetings & Special Projects and assist with Training Topics Across Stanley Martin Homebuilder Divisions
• Maintain the contracted database for base house, elevation and option costs for neighborhoods in HB1
• Coordinate with Corp. Purchasing to maintain competitive market costs and labor/material demands
• Ensure neighborhood specification meeting and final neighborhood start meetings are completed successfully in advance of open for sale
• Conduct Precontracting meetings and ensure precontracting activities are completed prior to bidding new neighborhoods.
• Review Trade Partner Bid Award Recommendations (prepared by Purchasing Team) for approval
• Direct the maintenance of all purchasing information on SharePoint
• Ensure and promote “Best Practice Operating Procedures” to limit legal and financial exposure
• Migrate purchasing from a subcontractor/vendor quotes basis hereto called “Turnkey” to a Unit Price basis
• Maintain department systems, core process and procedures to provide efficiency and minimize cost variance
• Conduct departmental (weekly) meeting to review current workload and prioritize projects
• Ensure distribution and ratification of Master Agreements through HB1
• Participate in Prototype Walks for new plans and oversee contracting maintenance for new or redrawn house types
• Supervise Lot Simulations as well as Monthly and Quarterly Reserves Reviews
• Track Commodity Pricing Trends and Manage Material Pricing Opportunities and Supply Challenges
• Process problem invoices as required
• Aggressively secure Model Home Rebates from Trade Partners
• Complete all other duties as assigned by manager
• Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications
• Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment
• Adhere to and promote the mission, vision, and values of Stanley Martin 

Position Standards:

• Team player
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to multi task
• Positive attitude
• Strong Communications skills

Position Requirements:

• College degree required;
• Strong purchasing experience required;
• Strong systems and technology orientation;
• Experience working with contracts and/or budgets preferred, and
• Exceptional MS Office skills

This position pays $115,000-$135,000 per year + bonus