Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Atlanta Job at D.R. Horton, Inc. in Atlanta

*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 atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.

DHI Communities is a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc.

DHI Communities is currently looking for a*_Multifamily- Purchasing Manager_*. The right candidate will obtain and maintain the best qualified and best-priced products and labor contracts to build apartments. Manage and direct Purchasing Staff.

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

* Manage all aspects of purchasing for the multifamily division

* Create budgets for upcoming projects

* Manage and supervise all Purchasing Staff, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

* Bid architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors

* Obtain quality work at a competitive price

* Oversee the hiring of contractors, suppliers, and laborers

* Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to determine project requirements (specifications)

* Maintain computer databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.)

* Respond to phone calls from potential new vendors as well as field staff

* Develop purchasing and logistic strategies on a division/regional/national level

* Identify alternate sourcing opportunities for cost savings and/or quality enhancements

* Report to the National Purchasing Manager on the state of division operations and the impact of purchasing

* Manage and review costs of existing projects

* Build strategic relationships and a network of business contacts

* Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

* Ability to travel overnight

*Supervisory Responsibilities*

* Supervises 2 or more employees

*Required Qualifications*

* Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

* Three to five years related experience and/or training

* Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

* Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to work with all levels of management and personnel

* Strong organizational skills

* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

* Proficiency with MS Office and email

* Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

* The noise level is generally moderate

*Preferred Qualifications*

* JD Edwards experience a plus

* Knowledge of construction practices preferred

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

* Medical, Vision and Dental

* 401(K)

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan

* Flex Spending Accounts

* Life Insurance

* Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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**Job:** **Purchasing*

**Organization:** **MultiFamily / Communities*

**Title:** *Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Atlanta *

**Location:** *GA-Atlanta*

**Requisition ID:** *2406353*