Assistant Purchasing Manager / Purchasing Manager

Description

was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc.  is currently looking for a  Purchasing Manager . Open to candidates with varying levels of experience, ranging from Assistant Purchasing Manager to Purchasing Manager. Title and position will be based on experience. The right candidate will oversee the Purchasing Department and all sourcing for equipment, goods and services. Responsible to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, seek best possible contracts and find most profitable suppliers and vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Manage bid process for architectural plans to subcontractors and vendors
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Create budgets for upcoming projects
• Manage costs of existing projects
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly manages two or more employees in the Purchasing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and knowledge in JD Edwards a plus

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including :

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

Job

:  Purchasing

Primary Location

:  Pennsylvania-Wayne

Organization

:  Home Builder

Schedule

:  Full-time

Job Posting

: Sep 30, 2025, 5 : 00 : 00 AM