PURCHASING MANAGER - Harbor Homes : Job Details

PURCHASING MANAGER

Harbor Homes

Job Location : all cities,WI, USA

Posted on : 2024-10-02T07:06:45Z

Job Description :

Waukesha, WI

Are you a Director/Manager of Purchasing and have been looking for a company where the environment is positive, passionate, professional and FUN! Where you can bring your skills and be appreciated and work feel part of the team environment? If the answer is yes, definitely read this job posting!

What will this Director/ Managerof Purchasing position consist of?

The Director of Purchasing position will work closely with the Estimating, Construction, and Operations teams to support Company objectives by maintaining a strong base of subcontractors/suppliers as well as negotiating pricing and terms of delivery for material and labor in the construction of attached condominium and single-family homes.

Job Responsibilities of a Director of Purchasing

  • Expand and maintain professional and consistent supplier relationships and communication
  • Recruit trades and suppliers to develop a deep bench of potential new partners
  • Provide objective analysis on costs, review cost reduction activities, and prepare reports and updates on a quarterly basis
  • Monitor cost trends, industry innovations, and the supply chain environment to identify potential risks or new opportunities
  • Negotiate contracts and work to improve prices or realize savings with suppliers/trade partners
  • Purchase materials, labor, and services to meet specified cost, quality and schedule objectives
  • Support the purchasing/estimating function along with other departments throughout the company by maintaining accurate cost and supplier information
  • Communicate and proactively address any supply concerns which may impact construction operations or home delivery schedules
  • Define terms of business and relay scopes of work with new and existing partners
  • Ensure compliance to company guidelines and procedures, engaging with suppliers/trade partners to resolve price, quality, delivery or communication issues
    • Onboard new suppliers/trade partners to establish consistent delivery of quality

    Work with Construction team to evaluate suppliers/trade partners to ensure contract compliance and compile supplier/trade partner performance data

    • Participate as a member of the Value Engineering team
    • Collaborate with other departments to encourage and identify continuous improvement opportunities

    Competencies/Required Skills and Abilities for the Purchasing Director

    • Bachelors degree or equivalent years of work experience
    • Minimum 3 years of experience in a Purchasing or Supply Chain Management role required, experience in Construction or Manufacturing environment preferred

    Strong negotiating, decision making, organizational, and problem-solving skills

    • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
    • Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook, experience with CRM, ERP, or project scheduling software a plus
    • Ability to work both independently and within a team to ensure accuracy and efficiency Other Requirement (e.g. Travel, Physical Demands)
    • Some travel may be required within our geographic market area.
    • Employee must own or lease a vehicle and possess a valid drivers license with insurance coverage.
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