Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Seattle - D.R. Horton, Inc.

*D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,*was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information. DHI Communities is a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc. DHI Communities is currently looking for a*_Multifamily- Purchasing Manager-WA_*. The right candidate will obtain and maintain the best qualified and best-priced products and labor contracts to build apartments. Manage and direct Purchasing Staff. * * *Essential Duties and Responsibilities*include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Manage all aspects of purchasing for the multifamily division * Create budgets for upcoming 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 * Bid architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors * Obtain quality work at a competitive price * Oversee the hiring of contractors, suppliers, and laborers * Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to determine project requirements (specifications) * Maintain computer databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.) * Respond to phone calls from potential new vendors as well as field staff * Develop purchasing and logistic strategies on a division/regional/national level * 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 * Manage and review costs of existing projects * Build strategic relationships and a network of business contacts * Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company * Ability to travel overnight *Supervisory Responsibilities* * Supervises 2 or more employees *Required Qualifications* * Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university * Three to five years related experience and/or training * Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail * Possess strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to work with all levels of management and personnel * Strong organizational skills * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications * Proficiency with MS Office and email * Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision * The noise level is generally moderate *Preferred Qualifications* * JD Edwards experience a plus * Knowledge of construction practices preferred Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including: * Medical, Vision and Dental * 401(K) * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Flex Spending Accounts * Life Insurance * Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000 */Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder./* */#WeBuildPeople2/* **Job:** **Purchasing* **Organization:** **MultiFamily / Communities* **Title:** *Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Seattle* **Location:** *Washington-Kirkland* **Requisition ID:** *2402080*