Vice President of Purchasing and National Accounts – Remote

Tri Pointe Homes values heart leadership in our team leaders.

We are looking for leaders that can practice wisdom and compassion while pushing their teams forward.

If you are a leader that leads with Humility, Empowerment, Authenticity, achieves Results, and wants to work with a strong Team this might be a great opportunity for you!

Tri Pointe Homes is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic individual to join our talented group as a Vice President of Purchasing and National Accounts.

Please note: This position will require approximately 80% travel.

Position Highlights: The Vice President of Purchasing & National Accounts provides company-wide leadership for all supply chain categories, strategy development & deployment, national supplier sourcing, employee development, negotiation & management of national contracts, cost/value opportunity identification & capture, optimization & standardization of purchasing tools, sourcing & continuous improvement cross-functional team leadership, VE & product optimization, rebate management, and operations coordination with the legal, finance, sales, marketing, HR & risk management. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with various business stakeholder groups to identify and qualify new or existing capable suppliers, initiate requests for proposals/quotations (RFPs/RFQs), advise requestors concerning contract terms and conditions
• Lead negotiations on General Procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders balancing business deliverables, legal interests, and pricing
• Conduct analysis on proposals for services in support of various business functions
• Responsible for all national account relationships including negotiations and documentation of agreements
• Manage Rebate Collections through National Account Team, ensure timely collections
• Assist all Divisions/Brands with Model Collections including, but not limited to, rebates for model homes installed options
• Ensure pricing & deliverables as negotiated are included in the contract; coordinate comparison of proposals and final contract terms
• Mediate supplier issues and resolve customer/supplier contract disputes if necessary
• Lead and participate in supplier performance reviews with vendors to review performance and support mutually agreed upon improvement programs as required
• Lead Purchasing Think Tank meetings and calls
• Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage company purchasing power
• Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of products and services at the highest value benefit to the company
• Add value by becoming the subject matter expert on various categories and consulting internal clients on industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices
• Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize lifecycle contract and sourcing processes and systems
• Assist in planning, leading, and executing supplier management projects and activities (including sourcing, price negotiating, cost-reducing, and managing improvement projects with suppliers) with accountability for the successful completion of all project deliverables within a broader degree of complexity.
• Work with Home office departments including product development, operations, marketing, and design studios
• Provide timely updates, support management reporting of quarterly reports, and address any issues quickly
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

  Master’s Degree preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and/or any other relevant experience required working for a top 20 national homebuilder.
• Previous experience working in a decentralized, highly entrepreneurial environment with the ability to balance Home office objectives and company standards with field operations.
• Strong project management skills, including stakeholder, timeline, and meeting management skills required.
• Planning and organizational skills with an ability to handle a multitude of projects required.
• Ability to present to C-level executives/stakeholders and articulate strategies and performance metrics.
• Ability to work well in a high-paced dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required.
• Subject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint.

  JDE and Hyphen BuildPro experience a plus.

• Demonstrated skills in negotiating and formulating contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures, management of contractual, IP, and labor law risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High standards of integrity.
• High energy level and strong self-motivation.
• Creativity and ability to be innovative in finding solutions.

At Tri Pointe Homes, we are intentional about fostering an environment where you, and all individuals, are encouraged to be their authentic selves.

We embrace individuality and strive to be consciously inclusive of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in every aspect of our business.

We believe our company’s strength relies on the diversity of the team and the unique, innovative ideas everyone contributes.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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