Job Description Summary As a Purchasing Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will manage the purchasing and cost estimating functions from product development through construction. Job Details We trust that as a Purchasing Manager you will: (responsibilities) * Initiate, negotiate and contract for all labor and materials associated with construction of our homes * Configure and input house budgets, options and area figures * Ensure that material takeoffs are correct and complete * Set direction on pricing methodology and procedure, reporting system set up and input requirements * Maintain contracts, bidding documents and the required insurances for the subcontractor * Establish and maintain Scope of Work for all construction phases * Establish service level needs and evaluation criteria for building products, subcontractors and material suppliers * Source new and better products, subcontractors and material suppliers * Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of plans and specifications * Manage the non-standard option pricing program (if applicable to their specific division) * Responsible for the entry into the reporting system of job specific pricing and issuance of initial purchase orders * Responsible that plans, specifications, scope of works and current house budgets (to include standard and non-standard options) are included in the Builder "Start" packages. (Not responsible for other departments start package information) * Responsible for bid variances (construction is responsible for field variances) * Responsible for value engineering of product * Monitor and report (on a regular basis) on subcontractor and material increases/decreases * Monitor and report (on a regular basis) on construction costs by plan * You are willing to perform other duties as assigned What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes) * Business Acumen * Customer Focus * Developing Direct Reports and Others * Drive for Results * Priority Setting * Self-Knowledge About you: * Bachelor's degree in Construction, Business or another related field or have a minimum of 3 years in a similar or position with a production homebuilder * High level of understanding of the system applications in one or more homebuilding software packages (i.e., FAST, J.D. Edwards, Lloyds, etc.) * Experience with NewStar a plus * Extensive knowledge of the homebuilding construction process * Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes is critical * Strong negotiation skills * Strong relationship skills FLSA Status: Exempt Will have responsibilities such as: * Interviewing, selecting, and training employees * Setting rates of pay and hours of work * Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees * Determining work techniques * Planning the work * Apportioning work among employees * Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed * Planning budgets for work * Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance * Providing for safety and security of the workplace Essential Functions: Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule * Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed * Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device * Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager * Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed * Ability to operate a motor vehicle * Comply with company policies and procedure Physical Demands: * Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time * The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds *Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement. Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job. As a Purchasing Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will manage the purchasing and cost estimating functions from product development through construction.