Director of Purchasing at David Weekley Homes

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Cost Management, Quality Control, Capacity Planning, Financial Oversight, Negotiation, Process Driven, Goal Oriented, Budgeting, Bidding, Feasibility Studies, Product Offerings, Partner Management, Forecasting, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

Construction

Description

Job Description David Weekley Homes is seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead and manage the Salt Lake City Division Purchasing Team to ensure cost-effective resources are available to build homes on schedule and with high quality. This is accomplished by collaborating with the Regional and National Purchasing Teams, managing the Design Center, working with Divisional management and owning financial reporting tied to hard costs. Job Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and develop Purchasing and Design Center team members; lead orientations and growth opportunities. Cost Management: Oversee hard cost budgets, bidding, and feasibility studies; drive cost-saving strategies and product/option offerings. Quality & Operations: Select and manage Preferred Partners; align with regional objectives; support Operations Teams with field visits and scope updates. Capacity Planning: Manage labor and material availability; build strong Preferred Partner relationships; support new community start-up and sourcing efforts. Design Center Oversight: Lead Design Center team; maintain product offerings and communicate with Purchasing. Financial Oversight: Track lot and community costs, soft costs, accruals, and forecasts; report to Regional Purchasing Team. Qualifications Strong communicator and team leader with a friendly, engaging style Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and document requirements Skilled negotiator focused on cost-effective products and services Accountable, process-driven, and goal-oriented with a big-picture mindset Motivated to exceed expectations and meet deadlines Experience in purchasing or supply chain preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Additional Information . What We Offer: Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 19 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes: Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision 401k and discretionary 8% match Employee Stock Ownership Plan Profit Sharing Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO New Home Discount for Team Member and Family College Scholarship Program Community Outreach Sabbaticals And more! David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law. Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed. State: Utah Job Category: Purchasing and Supply Chain City: Salt Lake City

Responsibilities

The Director of Purchasing will lead and manage the Salt Lake City Division Purchasing Team to ensure cost-effective resources are available for home building, focusing on schedule adherence and high quality. Key duties include team leadership, overseeing hard cost budgets, managing preferred partners, and owning financial reporting tied to hard costs.