A prominent national homebuilding company that has seen its value soar over the last year is seeking purchasing professionals to join its team in Austin. This is a builder noted for its diversity and employee development. It offers a decades-long track record of growth and profitability in single-family markets across the country. It also builds on a strong reputation for customer service, brand diversification, competitive compensation and the treatment of its trade partners.

These positions – for a purchasing agent and a purchasing manager – will oversee all areas of supplier management for high-volume communities. Responsibilities include contract negotiations, production capability assessments and quality control in a division closing about 1,000 units annually. Duties also touch on trade partner selection, development of standard operating procedures, standard feature and option management and commodity price analysis, while working with sales and construction staff to ensure effective implementation in the field. These professionals will have a hand in the feasibility process of new communities and will help develop and implement purchasing strategies in collaboration with the Texas Area. They will also help maximize ROIC from existing assets.

Candidates should bring a relevant bachelor’s degree and previous purchasing experience. To varying degrees, these positions will require knowledge of contracts, negotiation, budgeting, lean manufacturing, value stream analysis and quantitative assessment. ISCM accreditation is preferred. Candidates should be self-motivated and demonstrate their understanding of new construction and of purchasing costs’ effect on financials. Additionally, this company consistently looks for ambition and leadership potential in the people it hires.

Christopher Frederick, a trusted national executive search firm, has been retained to help find driven purchasing professionals to join this builder’s successful team in Austin. If you feel your knowledge and experience would match this opportunity, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chingle@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.