We trust that as a Purchasing Manager you will: (responsibilities)Initiate, negotiate and contract for all labor and materials associated with construction of our homesConfigure and input house budgets, options and area figuresEnsure that material takeoffs are correct and completeSet direction on pricing methodology and procedure, reporting system set up and input requirementsMaintain contracts, bidding documents and the required insurances for the subcontractorEstablish and maintain Scope of Work for all construction phasesEstablish service level needs and evaluation criteria for building products, subcontractors and material suppliersSource new and better products, subcontractors and material suppliersResponsible for the accuracy and completeness of plans and specificationsManage the non-standard option pricing program (if applicable to their specific division)Responsible for the entry into the reporting system of job specific pricing and issuance of initial purchase ordersResponsible that plans, specifications, scope of works and current house budgets (to include standard and non-standard options) are included in the Builder 'Start' packages. (Not responsible for other departments start package information)Responsible for bid variances (construction is responsible for field variances)Responsible for value engineering of productMonitor and report (on a regular basis) on subcontractor and material increases/decreasesMonitor and report (on a regular basis) on construction costs by planYou are willing to perform other duties as assignedWhat you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)Business AcumenCustomer FocusDeveloping Direct Reports and OthersDrive for ResultsPriority SettingSelf-KnowledgeAbout you:Bachelor's degree in Construction, Business or another related field or have a minimum of 3 years in a similar or position with a production homebuilderHigh level of understanding of the system applications in one or more homebuilding software packages (i.e., FAST, J.D. Edwards, Lloyds, etc.)Experience with NewStar a plusExtensive knowledge of the homebuilding construction processStrong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes is criticalStrong negotiation skillsStrong relationship skillsFLSA Status: ExemptWill have responsibilities such as:Interviewing, selecting, and training employeesSetting rates of pay and hours of workAppraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employeesDetermining work techniquesPlanning the workApportioning work among employeesDetermining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials neededPlanning budgets for workMonitoring work for legal or regulatory complianceProviding for safety and security of the workplaceEssential Functions:Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to scheduleAbility to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as neededAbility to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic deviceAbility to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level managerAbility to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as neededAbility to operate a motor vehicleComply with company policies and procedurePhysical Demands:Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the timeThe ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.
