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Arlington, Tx, Us

Overseeing Purchasing for the Seattle and Pacific Ridge Divisions while supporting Purchasing and Operations teams across the five Washington and Oregon Divisions, with a focus on cost reductions and operational efficiencies.

Arlington, Tx, Us

• Overseeing all purchasing, construction starts, permitting, and post-close customer care, as a key member of the Pacific Ridge Division's management team.• Leading the Pacific Ridge Division to achieve top company rankings in ROI and Gross Margin percentage, while managing and improving supplier relations and cost optimization.• Managing the team responsible for contracting all materials and labor for new home construction, achieving a 15% year-over-year reduction in townhome costs.• Maintaining high-level contacts with national suppliers which led to better pricing, product availability, and overall supplier performance.• Advocating for construction industry sustainability while maintaining ownership of product design to ensure homes meet energy efficiency standards.• Optimizing floor plans through value engineering and improving departmental workflows and efficiency with the implementation of cutting-edge technologies like Smartsheet.• Transforming the customer service team from the company's lowest survey scores to the leader within a year, while overseeing all post-sales support, including warranty issues, and complaints.

Arlington, Tx, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Managed a team of five direct reports, overseeing regional sourcing activities for over $155 million in annual spend, while delivering house costs 7% better than feasibility budgets on average.• improved vendor relationships and market positioning with the implementation of the Vendor Partner Counsel Program that positioned PulteGroup as the "builder of choice." • Streamlined product management and sales support, including optimizing product offerings and ensuring alignment with customer needs.• Assisted in planning and implementing the division's forward-planning process, as an integral member of the management team.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Oversaw $56 million in annual spending for mechanical equipment and labor across Illinois and St. Louis markets, achieving significant cost reductions through effective sourcing strategies.• Spearheaded the successful implementation of multiple eProcurement software programs, which streamlined and improved procurement processes and overall efficiency.• Deployed cost optimization strategies in exceeding annual net saving goals by 30%.• Implemented vendor cost transparency and "should cost" methodologies, resulting in an 11% reduction in costs and improved supplier relationships.

Westlake Village, Ca, Us

• Supervised, led, and trained a team of direct and indirect reports on new products and construction procedures.• Managed an annual spend of over $52 million for new home construction in driving the cost-effective and efficient procurement of labor and materials across all categories.• Played a key role in new product development, contributing to the design, marketing, and cost estimation processes; and persuaded government entities to adopt value engineering practices.• Generated revenue growth by negotiating rebate agreements with national vendors, exceeding $400K (FY12); and designed high-perceived value options that increased margins by 13% (FY12).

Westlake Village, Ca, Us

• Achieved leadership status within the sales division by ranking first in sales during the first quarter of 2007, exceeding targets in his initial year as a representative.• Spearheaded the creation and execution of a Southeast Asian community outreach initiative that generated $6 million in revenue within the first year.• Grew sales for a multi-million-dollar new home community by developing and implementing a comprehensive sales strategy encompassing sales, marketing, and local advertising.

Westlake Village, Ca, Us

Description: Managed all construction activities for a new home community, including scheduling, safety, a• Streamlined construction operations and achieved faster-than-average cycle time for new home construction projects which led to reduced costs and increased profitability.• Enhanced quality with the implementation of innovative quality management practices that led to an 8% increase in customer satisfaction.• Managed all aspects of construction activity for a new home community while ensuring adherence to schedules, safety protocols, and quality standards.

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