KB Home

Director of Purchasing

KB Home

25152 Springfield Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelBachelors
Job Description

Implement purchasing policy for the department and design action plans to achieve desired results. Assist with establishing purchasing goals that support the business plan. Identify improvement areas. Will recommend process improvements, and implement final solutions. Maintains and reviews monthly direct cost budgets. Ensures that all necessary rebate data is compiled and submitted. Co-leads or leads monthly calls with Corporate National Contracts for division. Works with Architecture department to Value Engineer plan offerings. Establish direct cost benchmarks for all existing and future product series. Generate periodic market analysis to benchmark labor and material costs for optimization. Oversee the recruitment and qualification of a larger vendor and trade base to meet divisional objectives. Review bid analyses for ‘best in class’ vendor and trade selection. Maintain and update Scopes of Work for reference.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 25152 Springfield Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
Job Qualifications
  • 5+ years of proven purchasing experience in residential homebuilding

  • Demonstrated leader within residential homebuilding industry or related industry

  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities including motivating teams, employee development, and being results oriented

  • Prior hands-on field experience as a construction Superintendent or Manager is preferred

  • Prior experience with high-density residential projects is highly preferred

Required Skills
  • MS Word

  • MS PowerPoint

  • Strategic implementation skills

  • MS Excel skills

  • Effective Time Management

  • JD Edwards database skills

Soft Skills
  • Results Oriented

  • Prioritizing skills

  • written communication

  • Adaptability

  • Verbal Skills

  • Detail Oriented and Organized

  • Multi-tasking

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Director of Purchasing in 25152 Springfield Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA is $99,000 to $121,000 annually. This range may vary depending on the experience and qualifications of the individual and the size and scope of the company.

Additional Information
KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedFebruary 9th, 2021
Apply BeforeJune 21st, 2025
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About KB Home

KB Home is a homebuilding company based in the United States, founded in 1957 as Kaufman & Broad in Detroit, Michigan. It was the first company to be traded on the NYSE Its headquarters are in Los Angeles, California.

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