Regional Purchasing & Operations ManagerDrees Homes • Brentwood, TN, US
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Regional Purchasing & Operations Manager
Drees Homes • Brentwood, TN, US
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job_description.job_card.job_description?? ?? Lead regional and divisional purchasing activities to secure optimal pricing and terms for materials, labor, and services. Actively participate in national and regional contract negotiations. Identify opportunities to reduce costs through supply chain improvements, alternative agreements, and innovative materials or processes. Collaborate with the National Purchasing & Operations Manager to award national purchase agreements that benefit the region. Ensure each division maintains strict cost control and actively works to reduce costs and increase margins. Perform cross-divisional and cross-plan cost comparisons to identify areas for improvement. Oversee compliance with estimating and pricing methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of estimates and pricing for new plans to market. Maintain involvement in computer operations related to estimating and job costing, ensuring policy compliance. Maintain a high level of involvement in each division's operations, ensuring administrative systems contribute to profitability. Act as a liaison between divisions, departments, and corporate staff, assisting in the achievement of short- and long-term company goals. Monitor division activities to ensure alignment with Drees standards, policies, and procedures, recommending changes where necessary. Oversee vendor payment processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and budget compliance, and work to minimize FPO-related expenses. Provide training and support to division staff, including Operations Managers, Estimators, and Design Consultants, to ensure consistency and operational excellence. Conduct quarterly visits to regional divisions to foster strong relationships and resolve operational issues. Review and maintain administrative operating procedures, recommending improvements to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Review, manage and approve trade partner agreements. Work collaboratively with division, regional, and corporate teams to ensure that Drees consistently delivers exceptional products, services, and a superior homebuyer experience. Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Regional President - Southeast Region. Strong technical skills, including experience with costing systems, centralized accounting, and PO systems (JD Edwards experience is a plus). Proven track record in cost control, cost reduction, and compliance monitoring in a homebuilding environment. Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with a strategic approach to improving operational efficiency. Self-motivated, assertive, and results-oriented, with a high level of personal and professional integrity. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. Understanding the importance of teamwork and the power of networking. Bachelor's Degree in a related field required. 10+ years in residential homebuilding and 7+ years of experience in purchasing manager role or above ideal. Experience in project management principles, including Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. Experience with national and / or regional purchase contracts preferred. Experience with builder accounting and scheduling systems along with advanced excel skills. ?? ??
Overview
Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal , for three years in a row and we've??been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.
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Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in eleven metropolitan areas : Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
Objective :
The Regional Purchasing & Operations Manager is responsible for providing regional support for leading and assisting all purchasing, estimating, and operational processes within our Southeast Region consisting of the Jacksonville, FL, Nashville, TN, Raleigh, NC and Washington DC / Manassas, VA markets. This role ensures operational consistency across divisions to achieve the company's financial and operational goals. The ideal candidate will drive cost efficiencies, maintain high operational standards, and ensure timely delivery of superior products to market.
Key Responsibilities :
Purchasing & Contract Negotiations
Cost Estimating & Pricing
Regional Operations
Miscellaneous
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Qualifications :
Location :
This position offers opportunity to be based in either Nashville, TN, or Cincinnati, OH / Northern, Kentucky and will require travel 2-3 times a month for 2-3 days at a time to support our Southeast Region divisions.??
Benefits :
Drees Homes offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and dynamic work environment.
Join our team and contribute to delivering an exceptional product and experience for our homeowners!
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