Looking for a chance to showcase your leadership talent and knack for critical decision making at the division level? One of the nation’s leading homebuilders needs an ambitious new purchasing director to help accomplish its production goals in Dallas. This is an organization highly regarded for its focus on diversity, talent development and integrity in its work with trade partners. For the right person, it will also offer the chance to make critical contributions at the division level in one of the country’s hottest residential markets.

Dallas operations have expanded substantially in recent years, and this executive will assume responsibility for high-volume community, plan and trade-base management. The director of purchasing is responsible for the feasibility process of new communities and will help develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies. The new Dallas director will help maximize ROIC from existing assets through aggressive contract negotiations, quality house-cost management and annual department budget planning. In addition, talent development and employee engagement activities will be an essential part of this professional’s daily focus. Other duties will entail trade partner selection, as well as standard feature and option management, working with sales and construction staff to ensure effective implementation in the field. Production and trade-capability assessments to ensure this division meets its goals will also be a core responsibility.

Candidates should bring a relevant bachelor’s degree, along with seven to 10 years of experience in purchasing, procurement or sourcing. With oversight of 10 to 12 employees, that experience should include three to five years in management and an enjoyment of mentoring, coaching and developing. The new purchasing director will also have advanced knowledge of contracts, negotiation, budgeting, lean manufacturing, value stream analysis and quantitative assessment. ISCM accreditation is preferred. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are required.

Christopher Frederick Search Consultants, a trusted national executive search firm, has been retained to help this respected name in homebuilding find the next member of its Texas leadership. If you feel your talent and experience would make a good fit, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chingle@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.