Purchasing Manager

Drees Homes - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Drees Homes is responsible for overseeing the purchasing operations within the Dallas division. This role involves managing pricing, contract administration, bid processes, and insurance/legal claims, ensuring that the company maintains a competitive cost position while fostering positive relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. The position requires strong analytical and negotiation skills to analyze costs, recommend vendor changes, and ensure contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze costs of contractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
• Initiate procurement of bids from subcontractors and vendors and conduct cost analysis.
• Recommend vendor additions or changes based on performance and cost analysis.
• Prepare and manage all contract documents for new and existing vendors.
• Negotiate and secure new vendors with input from construction and production managers.
• Analyze budgets and job costs for accuracy and eliminate variances.
• Maintain a cost system for preliminary costing of new products and changes.
• Coordinate bids for new products to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Perform cost analysis on existing and new plans for efficiency.
• Assist in administering promotional and volume discounts.
• Monitor products and implement pricing strategies for profitable upgrades.
• Manage legal issues involving subcontractors and suppliers.
• Expedite settlements and payments related to insurance/warranty issues.

Requirements

• 3+ years purchasing, operations or field management experience with a residential homebuilder.
• 5+ years purchasing or operations experience with a homebuilder preferred.
• Local Dallas market experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar software.
• Knowledge of the DFW vendor base and a solid network within the industry is a plus.
• 4-year college degree in a related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a managerial role within purchasing or operations.
• Strong knowledge of the DFW market and its suppliers.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• 401(k) plan