Job Description:

Davidson Homes: Pioneering Excellence in Homebuilding Since 2009Founded on Adam Davidson's vision, Davidson Homes has been redefining what it means to call a place "home" through unparalleled craftsmanship and a personalized homebuying experience. We're not just building homes; we're crafting communities where every space is designed to empower, engage, and elevate its inhabitants. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity, creating a culture where diversity is celebrated, and challenges are met with creative solutions.Davidson Homes is currently looking for a Director of Purchasing. The right candidate will oversee the Purchasing Department. This position will require a high level of communication across departments, upper management and trade partnersvendors.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned)Professionally manager, educate and grow the Purchasing Department TeamDevelop, lead and execute purchasing strategyManage bid process for architectural plans to subcontracts and vendorsTrack and report key metrics to reduce expense and improve effectivenessForecast price and market trendsPerform cost scenarios analysis and benchmarkingSeek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliersMonitor and forecast upcoming levels of demandCreate budgets for upcoming projects and manage existingFacilitate value engineering to insure efficiencyResponsible to createreview cost vs actual and variance reportReview plan and createrevise budgets for multiple new and ongoing projectsManage trade partner agreements, scopes of work, insurance requirements, etc.Participate in division and corporate meetings to communicate resultsAssist supplier and trade partners to resolve POpartnership issuesResponsible for updating and managing PO system and related softwareTrack, collect and report on local or regional rebatesManager design center selections to ensure proper products are shownEducation andor experienceBachelor's degree from four-year college or university; preferably in supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or building scienceFive to eight years of related experience andor training as Director of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer5+ years in residential constructionProven experience with sourcing, negotiation and vendor managementPossess strong leadership skills and networking capabilitiesAbility to effectively present information, respond and draw valid conclusionsDisplays regular interest in market dynamics along with business senseProficiency with MS Office (specifically excel) and emailsPreferred QualificationsExperience and knowledge with Newstar softwareManagement training