Director, Purchasing

Epcon Communities - Carmel, IN

Full-time - Manager

Carmel, IN

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Director of Purchasing at Epcon Communities is responsible for overseeing the purchasing operations within the Indianapolis region, focusing on vertical construction costing and estimating, managing the bid process, and ensuring quality standards throughout the construction lifecycle. This role serves as a key point of contact for various stakeholders and aims to optimize purchasing processes and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Distributing, receiving, reviewing, and comparing completed bid documents for all vertical construction trades.
• Executing and maintaining construction contracts for all vertical construction trades.
• Maintaining current trade partner accounts and searching for potential new vendors.
• Identifying potential cost savings and improving processes in the construction process.
• Projecting accurate budgets and timelines for all vertical construction trades.
• Serving as the single point of contact within the Purchasing Department for Construction, Sales, and trade partners for ongoing construction projects.
• Leading efforts to educate internal and external customers on all products and processes involved in vertical construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, I/T, or related discipline.
• Five (5) years of work experience in the Construction Industry with experience using builder software; MarkSystems preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate and negotiate effectively.
• Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, dental, & vision coverage
• Company provided short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays and sick