Purchasing Manager

Position Description
Purchasing Manager
 
Overview of Responsibilities:
The position of Purchasing Manager requires an individual who possesses proficient technical skills and can effectively communicate with all members of the team as well as industry professionals in both the construction and purchasing departments. As a member of JS Hovnanian & Sons, this individual must at all times promote the values and commitments of the company, both internally and externally.
 
The Purchasing Manager reports to the Director of Construction and Vice President of Operations and is responsible for providing pricing information and purchasing/ approving the acquisition of goods and services required by JS Hovnanian & Sons. This includes coordinating and tracking construction and purchasing assignments, acting as a liaison between various departments within the company, maintaining a comprehensive critical path schedule of all current and potential projects, maintaining accurate records, plans, and documents, and responding to inquiries and correspondence as appropriate.
 
This individual must be a self-starter with initiative and also be adept at managing multiple tasks and adhering to established timelines. This position requires someone who has strong organizational skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritize projects and tasks, and who can deliver results in a timely manner. This individual must also possess a work style that demonstrates a “commitment to excellence.”
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Product Design:
   1. Work with design professionals in the preparation of construction documents to ensure consistency and clarity as related to estimating, bidding, and contracting
   2. Work with the Director of Construction and other staff to establish and maintain outlined specifications and scope of work documents for each job and product type

2. Estimating:
   1. Facilitate bid collection and prepare bid package information for new communities and/or new product(s) within an existing community
      1. This includes job specifications, standard features, plumbing/light fixture lists, landscape and irrigation details, concrete “averages”, structural/design gallery options, and more.
   2. Monitor, review, and reconcile houseline job cost reports for the accounting department
   3. Maintain up-to-date lumber and other material purchase lists
   4. Participate in the exploration of new products, building systems, and services
   5. Coordinate on-site framing inspections for new products as required

3. Purchasing:
   1. Vendor Management:
      1. Review new vendor/subcontractor applications, and qualify vendors/subcontractors for all new products and/or communities
      2. Maintain accurate and current records of pricing, contracts, etc.
      3. Meet with vendors for new products or communities as needed
      4. Build relationships, negotiate with vendors
   2. Review pricing for accuracy and make adjustments as needed
   3. Manage design gallery products & program system
   4. Price and process CPRs (Custom Price Requests) for prospective and existing buyers with corresponding floor plans, sketches, and/or product specifications
   5. Review and approve purchase orders for construction and customer service departments

4. Other:
   1. Manage current manufacturer rebate programs, and research/obtain new rebate/builder programs
   2. As needed, assist the Director of Purchasing & Construction, Purchasing Coordinator, Sales, Site Development, Customer Service, & Accounting Departments
   3. Attend trade events as required (less than 10% travel)

• Excellent computer skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• 5+ years of purchasing experience within a construction environment
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Proven strong communication, organization, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to learn new tasks and take on new responsibilities as required
• Ability to travel, as required (less than 10%)
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field a plus