The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating purchasing activities. The Purchasing Manager optimizes the supply chain in a way that supports standards of quality, cost, and service; must continually monitor and adjust to ensure the highest possible value to Hakes Brothers.
Daily Work
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Manage the Purchasing team to provide accurate quantity takeoffs, material lists and contract budget for each new plan and accurate lot cost budget for each subdivision.
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Establish processes and systems to help achieve and excel business goals and objectives.
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Choose vendors using a balanced approach, including quality, costs, and service.
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Procure contracts and material costs at the lowest possible price, while maintaining quality and service standards.
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Work with other departments to value engineer new product and projects.
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Create monthly and quarterly goals with Purchasing team to cut costs and find value.
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Create and analyze Variance Report on a monthly basis and work with Purchasing Agents to provide explanations of variances that are over/under $300.
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Provide hard costs for new communities and plans in a timely fashion.
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Review and track Custom Option Request and follow up with Purchasing Agents and Estimator to ensure all estimates are completed within 3 days of the request or 5 days for structural requests that require a drawing.
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Train and review often with the Purchasing team on the correct way to release homes; help them follow the process to ensure correct variance reporting.
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Oversee the execution of purchase order and work order releases.
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Manage compliance with vendor documents (Scope of Work, Subdivisions Spec Sheet, Master Agreement, etc.).
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Follow up with Purchasing Agents to ensure the company is submitting and collecting on all rebate programs.
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Hire and supervise department staff.
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Help Hakes Brothers become the Builder of Choice for our trade contractors and manage trade contractor and supplier relationships so they can accomplish their jobs effectively and efficiently.
Education
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Required: High School diploma or GED
Experience / Qualifications
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Required: at least three years relevant experience
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Required: must own or have access to vehicle for daily work
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Required: valid driver's license and auto liability insurance
Skills / Abilities
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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Excellent problem-solving skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Excellent management and supervisory skills
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Extensive knowledge of Purchasing procedures and principles
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Ability to coach and mentor Purchasing Agents
