Purchasing Director jobs in Greenville, SC

Purchasing Director manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Director collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Director oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Purchasing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Purchasing
  • Dream Finders Homes LLC
  • Greenville, SC FULL_TIME
  •  Come join our growing team! Dream Finders Homes is a national homebuilder with operations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Colorado, Virginia and Maryland. We have been recognized as one of the fastest growing public home building companies in the US.


    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Assist in product development to suggest floor plans, which work with project proformas
    • Create performas for new communities for review by Corporate & Division President 
    • Keep up to date with competitors’ products and prepare product specifications for each new project
    • Build options to keep DFH homes competitive in all communities operating in 
    • Coordinate with architects, consultants and engineers in regards to plan status, plan submittals, and document changes
    • Compile bid packages
    • Bid out on-sites and exterior work on models to approved trade partners
    • Find qualified trade partners who can provide cost effective construction and quality
    • Prepare on‑site, budgets
    • Negotiate contracts with trade partners and approve all extras
    • Write general, specific and inclusive scope of works depending on work to be accomplished
    • Coordinate with VP and/or Directors of Construction, Customer Care and construction managers on evaluation of trade partners
    • Coordinate and update the 'Work Authorization' logs for each project
    • Coordinate and cooperate with Director of Supply Chain Management and regional purchasing efforts
    • Coordinate and assist the Construction Manager with all plan changes
    • Coordinate the Options Department. Supervise preparation, pricing and distribution of all options
    • Obtain jobsite specifications
    • Orient all sales personnel on each new project with regard to specifications, options, quality of materials and competition’s specifications
    • Assist Forward Planning and Land Acquisition with feasibilities by supplying cost information for studies if required
    • Update approved bid lists
    • Work closely with architect to develop cost effective saleable product
    • Update all budgets monthly
    • Implement new workflows to improve efficiency between construction/ purchasing & sales/ purchasing 
    • Correct takeoffs and break up turnkey trades to reduce costs 
    • Perform all other duties as assigned

     

    EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

    • Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field 
    • Seven (7) years minimum experience as purchasing manager or agent
    • High degree of construction knowledge: including multi-family
    • Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal
    • Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners
    • Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task while meeting various deadlines
    • Strong organizational skills and time management skills
    • Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
    • Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
    • Valid Driver’s License 

     

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    • The work environment is representative of an office/field setting
    • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
    • Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision.  The employee is often required to sit and use their 

    hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.

    In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

    Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

  • 15 Days Ago

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Director, Global Purchasing
  • KYOCERA AVX Greenville LLC
  • Fountain, SC FULL_TIME
  • Primary Function Provide strategic and tactical leadership over all procurement policies, strategies, and systems in order to meet the long-term business goals of the organization. This person will ov...
  • Just Posted

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Purchasing Manager
  • Adas Quattro
  • Richland, SC FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionAdasQuattro Talent specializes in industry-specific, complex talent search requests from our loyal and growing client base. Our network of seasoned talent search professionals work ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • Champion Aerospace
  • Liberty, SC FULL_TIME
  • [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] SUMMARY OF POSITION Responsible for the materials management function relating to the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and pro...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Manager Purchasing
  • JTEKT North America
  • Greenville, SC FULL_TIME
  • JTEKT North America Location: Greenville, SC Hybrid: 3 days in office Technical Manager level grade - 108 Summary: This position is located at our North American HQ and is responsible for managing a w...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Purchasing Supervisor
  • Eaton
  • Greenwood, SC FULL_TIME
  • Eaton’s Power Reliability Division division is currently seeking a Purchasing Supervisor. This role is based out of Greenwood, SC. The expected annual salary range for this role is $91500.03 - $134200...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Dining Service Director
  • DDS Hospitality
  • Greenville, SC
  • DDS Hospitality - Job Summary DIning Service DIrector The Director of Food Service is responsible for sustaining the hig...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Specialist III - 61110045
  • State of South Carolina
  • Greenville, SC
  • Salary: $26,385.00 - $48,826.00 Annually Location : Greenville County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 162941 A...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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New Construction Sales Representative
  • CPI Security Systems, Inc.
  • Greenville, SC
  • ** New Construction Sales Representative** **Job Category****:** Field Sales **Requisition Number****:** NEWCO02988 Show...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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TRANSIT OPERATIONS MANAGER - 0124
  • City of Greenville, SC
  • Greenville, SC
  • Salary: $79,300.00 - $111,100.00 Annually Location : 100 W. McBee Street - Greenville, SC Job Type: Full Time Job Number...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Greer, SC
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Greenville, SC
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Area Sales Manager- Nonwoven Machinery
  • ANDRITZ
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • General definition of the function As part of the "QHSE" policy, the head of the export sector develops the turnover of ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Greer, SC
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, a...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Greenville is located at 34°50′40″N 82°23′8″W / 34.84444°N 82.38556°W / 34.84444; -82.38556 (34.844313, −82.385428), roughly equidistant between Atlanta (145 miles [233 km] southwest), and Charlotte, North Carolina (100 miles [160 km] northeast). Columbia, the state capital, is 100 miles (160 km) to the southeast. Greenville is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Mountains range, and includes many small hills. Sassafras Mountain, the highest point in South Carolina, is in northern Pickens County, less than 40 miles (64 km) northwe...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Purchasing Director jobs
$163,288 to $219,363
Greenville, South Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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