Job Details
Since 1977, the Woodside Homes name has been synonymous with integrity, excellence, and design innovation. As one of America's top 30 homebuilders, we are committed to providing the knowledge, experience, and processes that encourage our customers to realize their ideal lifestyle.
Now, Woodside has found its place to call home as part of Sekisui House. Founded in 1960, Sekisui House, Ltd. is one of the worlds largest homebuilders and an internationally diversified developer, with cumulative sales of over 2.6 million homes. Based in Osaka, Japan, Sekisui House has over 300 consolidated subsidiaries and affiliates, over 29,000 employees, and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nagoya Stock Exchange.
We seek a Corporate Director of Purchasing. This role reports to Woodside Homes SVP of Operations & Strategy and will support the development and execution of supply chain strategies, procurement strategies, and national vendor relationships to drive cost savings and best-in-class quality systems execution. Additionally, this role's clear focus will be creating systems, processes, training, and development that support business growth and performance through best-in-class purchasing expertise.
The Corporate Director of Purchasing will take a role in influencing the culture of the organization to reflect a continuous improvement mindset. Through the implementation and use of Value Engineering, Lean, financial, and project management tools, the Director will be responsible for supporting a process-driven organization that utilizes strong process management, industry-proven purchasing management techniques, and national vendor programs to promote Woodsides philosophy of Trade Partnership Above Industry Norms.
Woodside Homes CORE VALUES are the fundamental beliefs and guiding principles that shape the culture and influence how employees interact with one another. These core values build a strong, cohesive culture that aligns with our strategic objectives and resonates with employees, customers, and stakeholders.
PASSION for our customers.
Conduct business with INTEGRITY.
Environment of TEAMWORK AND TRUST.
Pursue EXCELLENCE in everything we do.
Be GOOD STEWARDS to create stakeholder value.
Woodside Homess LEADERSHIP STANDARDS are integral to the companys success, serving as a comprehensive framework that delineates the effective behaviors necessary for driving organizational achievements. These standards focus on the essential skills, behaviors, and attributes that employees must embody to inspire, motivate, and guide each other in support of the goal of fostering a cohesive and inclusive culture.
Trustability The foundation of effective leadership, encompassing the ability to build trust with others, take responsibility for actions and decisions, and hold oneself and others accountable for results.
Results With Purpose The ability to drive outcomes that align with organizational goals and values, ensuring that actions and decisions are guided by a clear sense of purpose and meaning.
Growth Mindset Belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work, leading to a focus on learning, resilience, and continuous improvement.
Investing In Talent Recognizing and developing potential individuals and teams, creating a culture of learning and growth that enables employees to reach their full potential.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning:
o Assist with developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for ongoing monitoring of and achievement of supply chain and national vendor rebate performance consistent with the annual business plan.
o Implement procurement strategies to meet organizational growth, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
o Take a leadership role in improving the knowledge and understanding of purchasing practices and skillset training of division operations personnel.
Financial:
o Run reports, monitor KPI's, and recommend improvement initiatives to management, such as DCC/sq ft.
o Monitor customer service feedback and recommend process improvements to influence cost savings, improve product quality upstream, etc.
Operational:
o Work with the SHRH Purchasing Committee to develop material supply agreements that support divisional trade partners and operation teams to reduce construction cycle time, deliver the best combination of cost and value, and maximize the total rebate revenue for the organization.
o Develop cross-market purchasing training and development systems to execute purchasing strategies and improve the overall knowledge and skillset of the purchasing organization.
o Assist with field operations reviews including quality, safety, and job site management.
o Assist with Product Development by reviewing current material performance in the field and providing feedback to the product development team.
Assist divisional teams with a geographic planned production system to improve resource utilization of trade partner crews and reduce cycle time.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience in a combination of Purchasing and Construction Management roles overseeing multiple projects.
10 or more years of progressive project responsibility on large complex projects.
Extensive experience in/exposure to trade partner and supply chain management.
Extensive knowledge of residential construction material procurement practices.
Strong relationships with national construction material suppliers, distributors, and OEM companies.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively motivate and influence others.
Proven skills for developing teamwork and collaboration.
Ability to explain and interpret municipal and building codes, and related regulatory requirements.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently, up to 70% travel.
Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with Visio - Proven ability to map processes.
Experience with BuildPro and JD Edwards One World a plus.
Experience with energy code requirements and certifications (LEED, Energy Star, Zero Energy Ready, and Zero Energy Home) is preferred.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent training and development skills, specifically focused on the homebuilding purchasing skillset.
Business acumen, strong analytical and strategic mind.
Effective negotiator
Commits to creating superior homes and a customer experience that is world-class from first contact through the lifetime of ownership.
Adheres to compliance requirements.
Known for fairness.
Consistently acts in the organizations best interest.
Seeks win-win solutions for everyone and reaches satisfactory compromises. Sticks to the facts while seeing the bigger picture.
Maintains a focus on the quality of decisions while considering deadlines.
Communicates risks early to support deliverables.
Collaborates with internal and external customers to ensure decisions accurately address issues.
BENEFITS:
The rewards for working at Woodside Homes includes more than a paycheck. They include competitive benefits and programs for total health, financial security, and life outside of work.
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
401(k) & 401(k) Matching
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Legal Service Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
We recognize that few applicants may "check all the boxes," but each person has unique strengths they would bring to the table. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic work culture, so we invite you to apply anyway. You belong here.
Woodside Homes is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. Diversity is critical to the growth of our company, and we understand the importance of fostering an environment where everyone has a voice. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities during the recruiting process. If you need assistance due to a disability, please get in touch with us.