Director of National Purchasing Operations
Core
Lead national purchasing strategy for assigned product and service categories in the homebuilding industry, managing bid processes and supplier contracts to drive cost efficiency and supply continuity.
Role type
Director of National Purchasing Operations
Builds
National supplier contracts, bid processes, and material guidelines for homebuilding projects
Domain
Real Estate / Construction / Supply Chain
Required skills
national bid process management, supplier contract negotiation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, value engineering, supply chain strategy, blueprint interpretation, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
industry sourcing benchmarking, process improvement, training and development
Technologies
RFP/RFQ systems, TCO metrics tools, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain understanding of manufacturers and supply chain details; Plan and run national competitive bid processes; Develop and implement TCO metrics; Negotiate and execute national contracts; Track and report bid results and contract compliance; Develop Material Guidelines and Standards; Partner with Division leadership to align strategies; Benchmark industry best practices; Conduct training for team members
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
