JOB REQUIREMENTS: Director of Purchasing Waukesha, WI Are you a Director
of Purchasing and have been looking for a company where the environment
is positive, passionate, professional and FUN! Where you can bring your
skills and be appreciated and work feel part of the team environment? If
the answer is yes, definitely read this job posting! What will this
Director of Purchasing position consist of? The Director of Purchasing
position will work closely with the Estimating, Construction, and
Operations teams to support Company objectives by maintaining a strong
base of subcontractors/suppliers as well as negotiating pricing and
terms of delivery for material and labor in the construction of attached
condominium and single-family homes. Job Responsibilities of a Director
of Purchasing Expand and maintain professional and consistent supplier
relationships and communication Recruit trades and suppliers to develop
a deep bench of potential new partners Provide objective analysis on
costs, review cost reduction activities, and prepare reports and updates
on a quarterly basis Monitor cost trends, industry innovations, and the
supply chain environment to identify potential risks or new
opportunities Negotiate contracts and work to improve prices or realize
savings with suppliers/trade partners Purchase materials, labor, and
services to meet specified cost, quality and schedule objectives Support
the purchasing/estimating function along with other departments
throughout the company by maintaining accurate cost and supplier
information Communicate and proactively address any supply concerns
which may impact construction operations or home delivery schedules
Define terms of business and relay scopes of work with new and existing
partners Ensure compliance to company guidelines and procedures,
engaging with suppliers/trade partners to resolve price, quality,
delivery or communication issues Onboard new suppliers/trade partners to
establish consistent delivery of quality Work with Construction team to
evaluate suppliers/trade partners to ensure contract compliance and
compile supplier/trade partner performance data Participate as a member
of the Value Engineering team Collaborate with other departments to
encourage and identify continuous improvement opportunities
Competencies/Required Skills and Abilities for the Purchasing Director
Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent years of work experience Minimum 3
years of experience in a Purchasing or Supply Chain Management role
required, experience in Construction or Manufacturing environment
preferred Strong negotiating, decision making, organizational, and
problem-solving skills Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook, experience with CRM,
ERP, or project scheduling software a plus Ability to work both
independently and within a team to ensure... For full info follow
application link. MRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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