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You’ll collaborate with vendors, builders and internal team members to source materials, negotiate pricing and make sure every detail aligns with our purpose of Building Dreams and Enhancing Lives. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both the office and the field sides of residential homebuilding. We believe great homes start with great partnerships- and you’ll make that happen every day.\nJob Responsibilities:\nMaintain accurate hard costs and pricing for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with Division goals\nEstablish and maintain effective sourcing and category management programs\nManage Scopes of Work with internal teams and trade partners to drive efficiency and quality; coordinate with the National Category Management Team\nAddress warranty issues and oversee Curated Programs with Preferred Partners\nSupport plan updates and redline changes, participating in new floor plan and lot-specific walks to improve design and value\nOversee the full bid process, ensuring proposals are complete, accurate, and competitive\nNegotiate contracts and model discounts to secure optimal pricing and performance\nReport category pricing and bid results to Regional and National Teams, providing recommendations for approval\n 2 or more years in residential construction operations or purchasing preferred\nExcellent negotiation skills with demonstrated success in this area \nTrack record of building great partnerships with vendors and internal team members\nStrong math and MS Excel computer skills are essential; exposure to JD Edwards beneficial \nAn ideal candidate will also possess the following intangibles: naturally curious, self-directed, adaptable to change, disciplined work habits, good organizational skills \nBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related equivalent experience\n .\nWhat We Offer:\nCome build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the \"100 Best Companies to Work For\" 20 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America. \nWe offer an excellent benefits package that includes:\nHealth Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision\n401k and discretionary 8% match\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan\nProfit Sharing\nVacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO\nNew Home Discount for Team Member and Family\nCollege Scholarship Program\nCommunity Outreach\nSabbaticals\nAnd more!\nDavid Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.\nNote to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. 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