Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Draper

Description

• Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to determine project requirements (specifications)
• Manage and review costs of existing projects
• Manage and supervise all Purchasing Staff, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Develop purchasing and logistic strategies on a division/regional/national level
• Bid architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors
• Oversee the hiring of contractors, suppliers, and laborers
• Respond to phone calls from potential new vendors as well as field staff
• Maintain computer databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.)
• Supervises 2 or more employees
• Manage all aspects of purchasing for the multifamily division
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Create budgets for upcoming projects
• Obtain quality work at a competitive price
• Identify alternate sourcing opportunities for cost savings and/or quality enhancements
• Report to the National Purchasing Manager on the state of division operations and the impact of purchasing
• Build strategic relationships and a network of business contacts

Requirements

• Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• JD Edwards experience a plus
• Strong organizational skills
• Three to five years related experience and/or training
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Ability to travel overnight
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Ability to work with all levels of management and personnel
• Knowledge of construction practices preferred

Benefits

• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance