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Description

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 at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager. The right candidate will oversee the Purchasing Department and all sourcing for equipment, goods, and services. Responsible for performing strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seeking the best possible contracts, and finding the most profitable suppliers and vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies
• Manage bid process for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Create budgets for upcoming projects
• Manage costs of existing projects
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly manages two or more employees in the Purchasing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration
• Five to eight years of related experience and/or training as Purchasing Manager, Agent, or Officer
• Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management
• Ability to gather and analyze data
• Strong leadership skills and networking capabilities
• Effective presentation skills and ability to respond and draw valid conclusions
• Regular interest in market dynamics and business sense
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or electronic form
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in JD Edwards is a plus

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 plus bonus potential

Join a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and looking for enthusiastic team players. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Holidays

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