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Managed Purchasing operations renegotiating pricing, securing cost savings, and entering costs / budget for each new home start. Reviewed cost variances, established upgrade pricing options, and negotiated rebate programs. Wrote specifications and sales / marketing sheets for all communities. Coordinated scope and / or specification changes with vendors and subcontractors. Established products and materials offered in homes.Selected Skills:* Purchasing Operations Management* Pricing Renegotiations & Cost Reductions* Budgeting & Cost Variances* Rebate Program Negotiations* Vendor Management & Subcontractor Coordination* Continuous Process Improvement* Full Lifecycle Project Management

Corporate Director of Purchasing (2013 – 3/2018) Directed Purchasing operations for 6 markets encompassing procurement operations, personnel, hiring, training, vendor relations, contract negotiations, budgeting, and trade partner development. Maintained community specifications and scope in coordination with Construction Manager. Analyzed costs, created comparisons / exports, and ensured competitive pricing. Negotiated rebate terms and programs. Conducted monthly soft close preparation and quarterly hard close reporting. Served on Planning Committee managing creation and addition of individual plans and targeted plan collections of townhome projects. Contributed to company strategic plan meetings. Reported to President of company.Purchasing Coordinator / Assistant Purchasing Manager (2007 – 2013) Issued and monitored purchase orders and vendor selections / requests. Supported field personnel regarding purchasing activities including specifications, trade partner information, and required materials. Collaborated with Purchasing and Construction Directors to improve processes, rebate dollars, and business development opportunities. Reviewed available job information and assured compliance with budget information. Managed documents, selections, production, and plans in relation to vendor trade portal. Created and submitted rebate reports.Selected Skills:* Corporate Purchasing Operations Management* Vendor Relations & Contract Negotiations* Hiring, Training, & Personnel Management* Budgeting & Cost Analysis* Competitive Pricing & Rebate Term Negotiations* Monthly Closure & Reporting* Full Lifecycle Project Management* Purchasing Database Development* Budget Turnaround & Variance Reductions* Process & Procedure Development* Plot Plan Notes Implementation* Cost Comparisons & Vendor Selection* Purchase Order Monitoring* Business Development* Workflow Optimization & Error Reduction* Continuous Process Improvement