Vice President of Purchasing - Home Builder – Base Salary to 175k/year – Sarasota, FL

• Our client is the largest and most established locally owned home builder in Southwest Florida, and is in search of a VP of Purchasing. They have been voted Top Workplace in Sarasota-Manatee 2022 and 2023. Our client takes tremendous pride in making a positive difference in their team’s lives. They believe their employees are not just an asset to their company and its customers; they are essential to the success of their business. If you are looking to move to Florida, our client offers a generous relocation package as well.
• The VP of Purchasing is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role will play a critical part in developing and implementing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving operational efficiency across the purchasing function.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, select, train, and manage personnel and establish standard operating procedures for purchasing, estimating, and design departments. Hold operating expenses to targeted ratio on sales.
• Determine accurate standard specifications for each trade. Ensure that all trades are under trade contractor agreement. Develop relationships with trades committed to reducing costs and increasing quality.
• Administer accurate quantity take-offs and estimates. Monitor competitive bidding, contract negotiation, and value engineering. Re-bid trades if cost increases occur.
• Establish and maintain a trade contractor/supplier performance evaluation system and award program.
• Analyze cost codes by phase for cost-saving measures and techniques. Communicate any substantial hard-cost changes to VP of Operations.
• Maintain master price books for sales department price adjustment.
• Conduct detailed lot programming analysis.
• Research and approve invoices and variance purchase orders to meet accounting department deadlines.
• Schedule the starts to match monthly projections.
• Stay current on innovative products, construction techniques, and trends affecting the home-building industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years in senior-level purchasing or procurement in new home construction industry.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and enhance supplier performance.
• Negotiation and management of supplier contracts, including terms, pricing, and service level agreements.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, market dynamics, and industry trends.
• Proficient in data-driven decision-making and problem-solving.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for relationship building.
• Excellent leadership and managerial abilities for cross-functional team motivation.
• Proficiency in procurement software (NewStar) and tools for process optimization.

Compensation:

• Base salary to 175k/year, plus bonuses.
• Outstanding Benefits - Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401k with Company Matching Contributions.
• PTO & Paid Holidays.
• Employer Paid ID Theft Protection.
• Employee Home Purchase Discount Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Service Awards.
• Vendor Discount Program.