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Assistant Purchasing Manager / Purchasing Manager

Assistant Purchasing Manager / Purchasing Manager

D.R. HortonDetroit, MI, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

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 at for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc.  is currently looking for a  Purchasing Manager . Open to candidates with varying levels of experience, ranging from Assistant Purchasing Manager to Purchasing Manager. Title and position will be based on experience. The right candidate will oversee the Purchasing Department and all sourcing for equipment, goods and services. Responsible to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seek best possible contracts and find most profitable suppliers and vendors.

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

  • Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
  • Manage bid process for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors
  • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
  • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
  • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
  • Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
  • Assess, manage and mitigate risks
  • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
  • Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
  • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
  • Create budgets for upcoming projects
  • Manage costs of existing projects
  • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly manages two or more employees in the Purchasing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; preferably in supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
  • Five to eight years of related experience and / or training as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer
  • Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation and vendor management
  • Ability to gather and analyze data
  • Possess strong leadership skills and networking capabilities
  • Ability to effectively present information, respond and draw valid conclusions
  • Displays regular interest in market dynamics along with business sense
  • 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
  • Preferred Qualifications

    Experience and knowledge in JD Edwards a plus

    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, Dental and Vision
  • 401(K)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
  • Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
  • Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

    Job

    :  Purchasing

    Primary Location

    :  Pennsylvania-Wayne

    Organization

    :  Home Builder

    Schedule

    :  Full-time

    Job Posting

    : Sep 30, 2025, 5 : 00 : 00 AM

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