*D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,*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 atwww.drhorton.comfor more information. *D.R. Horton, Inc.*is currently looking for a*_Region Purchasing Manager_*. The right candidate will support region management and all divisions in a geographical region to achieve the goals and projections established by senior corporate management. Develop a long-term, sustainable, loyalty-based partnership with strategic and key suppliers. *Essential Duties and Responsibilities*include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Ensure alignment between corporate, region, division and purchasing goals * Promote active engagement within the divisions to understand and achieve corporate and region’s vision and objectives. Formulate strategic directives for purchasing in order to develop regional strategy in-line with business objectives * Oversee the Construction Scheduling Process * Implement operational best practices in the region * Obtain and review market information within the region, by division, for effective purchasing decisions * Oversee the utilization of new construction technologies aimed at continually driving efficiencies in the business * Procure regional deals for products and labor that can achieve lower cost of sales, greater incentives, price protection, extended warranties, and performance requirements for vendors * Train division purchasing managers within the region on effective negotiating, cost analysis, process improvement, and budget management * Work with division purchasing teams to identify training and development needs * Develop purchasing and logistic strategies within the geographic region as well as operational systems that are consistent between divisions * Identify alternate sourcing opportunities for cost savings and/or quality enhancement * Identify and help resolve issues within the divisions * Report to region and division management on the status of each division’s purchasing operations and the impact of purchasing * Monitor and ensure the completion of tracking rebates and cost of sales by division * Organize annual IT and purchasing summit meetings * Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company * Ability to travel overnight * * *Supervisory Responsibilities* * Supervises 2 or more employees * * *Education and/or Experience* * High school diploma or general education degree (GED) * Six to eight years of related experience and/or training * Advanced knowledge of sourcing and purchasing techniques and understanding changing markets * Ability to read, understand and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules * Ability to handle confidential information with discretion * Effective negotiating skills * Strong people management and interpersonal skills with experience in building teams and business relationships * Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to deliver effective and engaging presentations * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications * Proficiency with MS Office and email * Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision * The noise level is generally moderate * * *Preferred Qualifications* * Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred * J.D. Edward experience a plus *Compensation* * Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000, depending on qualifications and experience * Competitive Bonus Structure 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: * Medical, Vision and Dental * 401(K) * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Flex Spending Accounts * Life Insurance * Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays */Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2/* Followus on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings! LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram **Job:** **Purchasing* **Organization:** **Home Builder* **Title:** *Region Purchasing Manager* **Location:** *New Jersey-Mount Laurel* **Requisition ID:** *2502844*