Director of Purchasing - Base Salary + Bonus

WE BUILD THE COOLEST HOMES IN THE COOLEST NEIGHBORHOODS!

Thomas James Homes (TJH) is the replacement builder bringing superior design and tech-enabled simplicity to new, single-family homebuilding. Operating in high-demand communities across Northern and Southern California, the Pacific Northwest, Colorado, and Arizona, TJH offers homebuyers innovative pathways for attaining the right home, in the right neighborhood.

At Thomas James Homes, we are passionately committed to 1. Building your home as a sanctuary radiating with positive energy- a feeling of peace, safety and joy that speaks to your soul and reminds you that your home is your family’s private refuge. 2. Reducing the stress of urban life and 3. Treating everyone like family. Family represents a level of empathy, transparency, and honesty that leaves transactions in the dust in favor of relationships.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• PTO + Paid Holidays
• WFH Flexibility
• 401(k) matching - 100% vested
• Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• FSA & HSA Spending Accounts
• Referral program
• Employee paid Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Tranquility Rooms at each location
• Technology allowance and unlimited pantry snacks

THE ROLE:

TJH is looking for an experienced Director of Purchasing to support our NorCal Division in Redwood City, CA. The Director of Purchasing is responsible for leading a portion of the team and/or most important product lines for all division projects. Sources important vendors, an expert in Estimating and contracts to create specific bids to develop and buy out all projects to meet cost and quality requirements. Works closely with the operations team to solve problems throughout the building process to ensure contracts meet schedules and deliver quality.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Oversee members of the purchasing department to source, bid and buy out projects on time and on budget.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with trade partners, suppliers, and vendors. Attend Trade partner events to maintain relationships and expand the bid list.
• Ensure the accuracy of all scopes of work for all trade categories.
• Understand all trade partner capabilities clearly and ensure all are prepared for future growth and business plan expectations.
• Participate in site visits and collaborate with the land and construction teams to evaluate the trades' performance in relation to the contract's scope of work
• Align trade partner requirements with divisional business plan requirements.
• Work with construction, and customer care to manage trade partner performance, ensuring the best "total" costs considering quality, productivity, and service costs.
• Constantly monitor and work to improve the division's cost per sq foot for their specified spend categories.
• Negotiate and award supplier and trade partner contracts based on the best price/value combination, including pricing, quality, capacity, and the ability to adhere to work schedules.
• Validate that architectural plans are accurate and reflect the most current specifications.
• Oversee and assist in recruiting new qualified subcontractors and suppliers.
• Drive the bidding process to ensure all costs are negotiated to be cost-effective, all-inclusive, and timely.
• Ensure all end-of-month cost-off processes to get accruals for current month closings.
• Negotiate prices, terms, time frames and award contracts in coordination with the operations team.
• Qualify all proposals to ensure bids are accurate and in compliance with the scope of work, design, and package.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• BA degree in Business or similar discipline preferred
• 7-10 years of demonstrated Purchasing Procurement, Estimating and Residential Construction experience required
• Proficient in MS Office
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with managers, agencies, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and all employees as needed.

WHAT WILL SET YOU A PART:

• Highly organized with the ability to handle a multitude of projects simultaneously.
• Must have problem solving, prioritizing abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adhere to strict time deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must execute tasks in an efficient manner without sacrificing quality.

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The compensation range for this role is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Thomas James Homes is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.