Division Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Louisville, Kentucky


Description

Position at Century Complete

What You’ll Do:

The Division Purchasing Manager is the chief local trade and vendor recruiter. With support from our Corporate Purchasing team, this role is responsible for sourcing the products we need to build in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Recruit and maintain sub-contractor staff adequate to construct the Division’s homes in the timeframes allocated by the company.
  • Follow company guidelines for onboarding new sub-contractors and ensure all necessary paperwork is in place and properly routed to ensure all vendors are fully documented before work commences.
  • Bid and monitor all costs associated with the construction of the Division’s homes to ensure the company is receiving the best market price for labor and materials.
  • Review PO pre-releases to ensure accuracy prior to job start.
  • Consult and manager sub-contractors that are not producing results that are up to the company’s standards.
  • Analyze Division financials and variance reports to ensure maximum profitability.
  • Participate in Corporate national purchasing program initiatives to ensure Division compliance.
  • Monitor Division’s compliance with OSHA safety standards and trains field personnel in same.
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

What You Have:

  • Experienced in effective negotiation capabilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Local sub-contractor relationships to ensure maximum trade depth is available.
  • Aptitude to run and review reports and pinpoint areas of need that align with company initiatives.

Your Education and Experience:

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience utilizing purchasing software with a knowledge basis on electronic purchase orders.
  • A minimum of 2 years of prior management experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of new construction experience.

About Century Complete

Our mission of More Home, Less Money® is only possible with the best talent in the industry. If that’s you—if you’re a self-starter, changemaker, and thoughtful collaborator ready to take your career to the next level—then apply today!

As one of the nation's largest homebuilders and an industry leader in online home sales, we strive to create thriving, enduring neighborhoods with lasting livability, with a focus on building sustainable, affordably priced homes for our customers while reducing our carbon footprint. For team members, our goal is to provide the resources, opportunities, and benefits to build successful and rewarding careers. We’re committed to fostering an environment of diversity, inclusivity, and respect, and building a culture dedicated to ethical business behavior and responsible corporate activity.