D.R. Horton

Assistant Purchasing Manager

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D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Assistant Purchasing Manager for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will assist the Purchasing Manager in obtaining and maintaining best qualified and best-priced products and labor contracts to build homes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in the managing of all aspects of purchasing for the division

  • Oversee the purchasing of material and the hiring of contractors, suppliers, and laborers for the completion of the project

  • Verify purchase requisitions and prepare purchase orders

  • Obtain quality work at a competitive price

  • Create budgets for upcoming projects

  • Manage the cost of existing projects, ensuring that they stay within the set budget. Authorize payment for purchases

  • Bid architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors

  • Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly manages 2 or more employees in the Purchasing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.