Vice President, Purchasing

Overview

Oversee division purchasing, vendor contracts, cost strategy, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• cost engineering
• cost forecasting
• cost savings
• team management
• vendor relations
• contract management

Tasks

-Lead value engineering efforts to identify areas for cost improvement while maintaining a balance of high quality and design aesthetics -Implement and comply with National and Divisional policies and controls -Provide Division President with monthly update on cost fluctuations by plan by community along with the details which drove the cost savings / increase -Responsible for recruiting, evaluating, hiring, training, developing, and retaining a productive and highly engaged Division Purchasing Team -Build and maintain effective relationships with trade partners to ensure that cost strategy and production quality goals are achieved in line with sales goals and demand -Ensure collaboration with the Design Studio Manager to drive SKU level optimization while meeting our buyers needs with the goal of leveraging cost saving strategies to improve margin growth -Provide cost forecasts for feasibility studies related to new communities in support of Division expansion -Anticipate and communicate cost fluctuation, trade partner risk, material availability, and commodity trends to the Division leadership team along with the impact that these factors may have on the Division’s business plan -Develop and implement quarterly and annual cost saving strategies which are aligned with achieving the Division’s business plan -Drive contract accuracy and timely completion through a regular review of completion cost vs contracted cost. Ensure contract updates are made in a timely manner and communicated accordingly

Requirements

• enterpriseone
• buildpro
• excel
• mba
• negotiation
• estimating

What You Bring

-Strong negotiation skills -Strong people managerial skills -Experience with EnterpriseOne (E1) and BuildPro software -7+ years of experience in contracting and negotiating residential homebuilder subcontractor contracts/building materials/supply chain management -Experience with Energy Star requirements, Green Building concepts, sustainability, etc. -Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel, and aptitude to learn new software programs (E1) -Strong estimating, takeoff and budgeting skills -Proven track record of managing complex processes with diverse groups of stakeholders -Strong self-organization skills -Working knowledge of E1 and BuildPro software a plus -Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or Supply Chain Management (or extensive experience in the residential home building industry) -Master’s Degree in Business Administration -Strategic planning and organizing skills -Solid knowledge of major activities associated with residential construction and purchasing -Experience communicating with senior leaders -Proficient in Microsoft software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) -4-year degree or higher; MBA desirable or equivalent senior level industry experience

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About Toll Brothers

-Founded in 1967 by brothers with a vision for upscale living in suburban Philadelphia. -Expanded through the 1990s into a national brand, building in over 60 markets across 24 states. -Specializes in single-family estates, townhomes, condos, urban mid/high‑rise, active‑adult and student housing. -Operates across the entire homebuilding lifecycle—from land development and mortgage to architecture and insurance. -Known for pioneering luxury master‑planned and resort‑style golf communities alongside custom smart‑home integrations. -Serves both high‑end and 'affordable luxury' buyers, with millennials increasingly among first‑time buyers.

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