About this role
At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process. We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek.
The purchasing director reports to the Regional Vice President of Construction or the Division Vice President of Construction and is responsible for maintaining and monitoring costs by effectively negotiating contracts, reviewing contract pricing and recommending vendors for multiple divisions. Manages the Purchasing Agent / Manager in all departmental matters.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Plan and execute project specific or annual bidding process with auditing compliance, per cost code.
- Develop subdivision bid comparison spreadsheets, and bid books; per project.
- Confirm accuracy on Turnkey bids by performing unit pricing takeoffs and comparisons, per responsible cost types.
- Develop material estimates and budgets.
- Invoicing - Responsible for escalated invoices and cost management by Project relating to customer options and budget changes.
- Maintain system as it relates to the bidding process and standardize contracts.
- Assemble and maintain standardize bid documents and scopes of work.
- Maintain Commodity database and price comparisons.
- Facilitate Quarterly SFR Purchasing Meetings.
- Assist in developing initial house plans per project
. - Lead Purchasing Agents/Managers in developing the SFR Training Program for Purchasing.
- Assist the RVP / VP in specification and standardization practices for the SFR Platform for Purchasing.
- Assist the RVP / VP and National Director of Purchasing to implement new National Contract Programs.
- Assist with Software troubleshooting.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering or related business study preferred with five years’ experience in the purchasing and estimating of single-family residential projects.
Skills/Specialized Knowledge
- Knowledge of construction practices and procedures, scheduling and safety standards and programs.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, take off and estimating software and scheduling programs.
- Must have strong Excel skills
- Strong organization, time-management, personnel management/oversight skills
- Ability to communicate well in English both written and verbally.
About the Benefits of joining the Mill Creek Team
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
- Employer sponsored short and long term disability, Life and ADD insurance401k with employer matching
- Paid time off benefits: Vacation, Sick, Holidays
Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Are you ready to contribute to the success of Mill Creek Residential? If so, apply today and become part of an organization that believes in uncompromising integrity, celebrating successes, continuous improvement, and working hard, smart and together!
Other facts
About Mill Creek Residential
Mill Creek Residential develops, builds, acquires and operates high-quality rental communities in desirable locations coast-to-coast, including in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay area, Southern California, Arizona, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Houston, South Florida, Tampa, Orlando, Nashville, Atlanta, the Carolinas, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, New York, and Boston. While we are a national company, we immerse ourselves in our local chosen markets to proactively pursue investment opportunities through our seasoned team of real estate professionals. We use our deep understanding of each market and a fresh, innovative approach to the rental home industry to create places where people thrive – and build real and enduring value for our investors, residents and associates.
Recognized as one of the Top Developers and Builders in NMHC's Top 25 List for the past several years, Mill Creek’s portfolio is comprised 128 communities totaling over 315000 rental homes that were operating or under construction as of June 30, 2023.
What you'll do
- The Purchasing Director is responsible for maintaining and monitoring costs by negotiating contracts and recommending vendors. They also manage the Purchasing Agent/Manager and oversee the bidding process and material estimates.
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